• Journal of the Korean Institute of Telematics and Electronics C
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• v.36C no.12
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• pp.47-58
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• 1999

As the performance of processors improves, cache memories are used to overcome the difference of speed between processors and main memories. Generally cache memories are embedded and small sizes, fault coverage is a more important factor than test time in testing point of view. A new test algorithm and a new BIST architecture are developed to detect various fault models with a relatively small overhead. The new concurrent BIST architecture uses the comparator of cache management blocks as response analyzers for tag memories. A modified scan-chain is used for pre-testing of comparators which can reduce test clock cycles. In addition several boundary scan instructions are provided to control the internal test circuitries. The results show that the new algorithm can detect SAFs, AFs, TFs linked with CFs, CFins, CFids, SCFs, CFdyns and DRFs models with O(12N), where N is the memory size and the new BIST architecture has lower overhead than traditional architecture by about 11%.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.1-10
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• 2007

The chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (abbreviated CFIDS or CFS) is a disorder characterized by debilitating fatigue(over 6 months.), along with cognitive, musculoskeletal, and sleep abnormalities. The etiology of this illness is unlikely to be a single agent. Findings to date suggest that physiological and psychological factors work together to predispose and perpetuate the illness. Diagnosis is made difficult by the nonspecific clinical findings and no available diagnostic testing. With no known cause or cure for the chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, treatment is based on relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life of affected patients. There is emerging evidence that chronic fatigue syndrome may be familial. In the future, studies will examine the extent to which genetic and environmental factors play a role in the development of chronic fatigue syndrome. Most patients with CFS have psychiatric problems such as a generalized anxiety disorder, or major or minor depression, therefore, these mental health disorders may be correlated with the pathophysiology of the CFS. The treatment for CFS must be individualized, due to the heterogeneity of the CFS population. Also the treatment of CFS is built on a foundation of patient-physician relationship, respect and advocacy.