Boundary Scan Test Scheme for IP Core Identification via Watermarking
Journal
IEICE Transactions on Information and Systems
Journal Volume
E88-D
Journal Issue
7
Pages
1397-1400
Date Issued
2005
Author(s)
Fan, Y.-C.
Abstract
This paper proposes a novel boundary scan test scheme for intellectual property (IP) core identification via watermarking. The core concept is embedding a watermark identification circuit (WIC) and a test circuit into the IP core at the behavior design level. The procedure depends on current IP-based design flow. This scheme can detect the identification of the IP provider without the need to examine the microphotograph after the chip has been manufactured and packaged. This scheme can successfully survive synthesis, placement, and routing and identify the IP core at various design levels. Experimental results have demonstrated that the proposed approach has the potential to solve the IP identification problem. Copyright © 2005 The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers.
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Type
journal article