1.2 CPU Program Counter

Test Name: CPU Program Counter Test.

Purpose of test: Single channel Functional Test structure in which test data is introduced to the functional unit prior to its operation.

Acceptable Measure (Annex. H): Functional Test (H.2.16.5)

Description: The program counter (PC) test implements the functional tests H.2.16.5 defined by the IEC 60730 standard. This test performs the functional test as follows:

  • The Program Counter test invokes functions that are located in Flash memory at different addresses.
  • These functions decrement the value of the PC TestFlag
  • TestFlag value decrements to 0 when PC tests complete successfully.

API Documentation: CPU Program Counter