The Scan Ring Linker (SRL) is an innovative solution from Intellitech, designed to simplify the complexities of managing multiple scan chains within PCBs. This complete IP module can be effortlessly embedded into CPLDs, FPGAs, or ASICs, effectively linking various scan rings into a singular, high-speed test bus. By doing so, it allows for independent testing and configuration of devices situated on secondary scan chains, streamlined through the IEEE 1149.1 interface.
The SRL module facilitates a reduction in design complexity and cost by unifying divergent scan paths, which traditionally require significant overhead to manage. Its implementation ensures that all scan chains operate cohesively, providing a singular route for both test and configuration data. This level of integration considerably enhances the efficiency and reliability of boundary-scan testing, offering an adaptable solution to manage diverse PCB architectures.
SRL stands out by seamlessly integrating with the broader Eclipse Testing Environment, ensuring that all test and configuration protocols remain consistent across the PCB’s lifecycle. This underscores the module’s utility across a range of applications requiring precise, efficient JTAG test integration, ensuring that even the most complex systems maintain high reliability and performance.
