IEC TR 63357:2022
(Main)Semiconductor devices - Standardization roadmap of fault test method for automotive vehicles
Semiconductor devices - Standardization roadmap of fault test method for automotive vehicles
IEC TR 63357:2022(E) describes standardization roadmap of fault test methods for integrated circuits used in automotive vehicles. Since automotive vehicles are exposed in harsh environment such as very low or high temperature, vibration, high frequency signals, etc. Therefore, they are tested for possible faults which can be caused by harsh environment. There are several fault test methods and related issues to be standardized.
Semiconductor devices used in automotive vehicles are exposed in harsh environment of very high or very low temperature, vibration, high frequency signals, etc. Therefore, they are tested for possible faults which can be caused by harsh environment Evaluation results following this fault test methods will provide robustness of the semiconductor device.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 10-Oct-2022
- Technical Committee
- TC 47 - Semiconductor devices
- Drafting Committee
- WG 6 - TC 47/WG 6
- Current Stage
- PPUB - Publication issued
- Start Date
- 11-Oct-2022
- Completion Date
- 03-Nov-2022
Overview - IEC TR 63357:2022 (Fault test method roadmap for automotive semiconductor devices)
IEC TR 63357:2022 is a Technical Report that provides a standardization roadmap of fault test methods for integrated circuits (ICs) used in automotive vehicles. It focuses on fault detection and testability for semiconductors exposed to harsh automotive environments - extreme temperatures, vibration, electromagnetic and high‑frequency signals (e.g., automotive RADAR and V2X). The report summarizes background, key technologies (JTAG, DFT, DFM, scan test, ATPG), terminology (fault, failure, transient vs. permanent, fault coverage) and identifies standardization priorities and actions.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and motivation: Addresses why automotive semiconductors need dedicated fault test methods because of environmental stresses and increasing RF/vehicle‑to‑everything (V2X) use.
- Terminology and metrics: Defines critical terms used in testability and dependability such as fault, failure, error, fault coverage, test coverage, and fault models.
- Fault test technologies:
- JTAG / IEEE 1149.x (boundary scan) for interconnect and board-level testing.
- Design for Testability (DFT) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) techniques that embed test features into ICs.
- Scan test, scan chains/cells, and automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) to create and apply test vectors and measure fault coverage.
- Fault simulation methods for evaluating test set quality.
- Environmental & RF considerations: Discusses interaction with automotive RADAR bands (e.g., 24 GHz and 77–81 GHz ranges) and wireless/V2X frequency allocations, highlighting the need to consider RF immunity and high‑frequency test conditions.
- Roadmap deliverables: A table of standardization actions (technology areas, gaps, and priorities) to guide future standards work for automotive fault testing.
Applications - who uses this standard
- Semiconductor designers and test engineers building automotive ICs and SoCs
- Automotive OEMs and Tier‑1 suppliers validating component robustness
- Test equipment vendors implementing ATPG, scan, and JTAG capabilities
- Certification bodies and standards committees aligning test methods for automotive safety and reliability
- System integrators and maintenance teams assessing field failures and diagnostics
Related standards and references
- IEC 60050‑192 (dependability vocabulary)
- IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG / boundary‑scan)
- Regional V2X and RADAR regulatory standards (ETSI, IEEE, ARIB et al.) referenced in the report
IEC TR 63357:2022 is a practical roadmap for harmonizing fault test methods in automotive semiconductors - improving robustness, fault coverage, and interoperability across design, manufacturing, and in‑vehicle testing workflows. Keywords: IEC TR 63357:2022, fault test method, automotive semiconductor, JTAG, DFT, scan test, ATPG, V2X, automotive RADAR.
Frequently Asked Questions
IEC TR 63357:2022 is a technical report published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Semiconductor devices - Standardization roadmap of fault test method for automotive vehicles". This standard covers: IEC TR 63357:2022(E) describes standardization roadmap of fault test methods for integrated circuits used in automotive vehicles. Since automotive vehicles are exposed in harsh environment such as very low or high temperature, vibration, high frequency signals, etc. Therefore, they are tested for possible faults which can be caused by harsh environment. There are several fault test methods and related issues to be standardized. Semiconductor devices used in automotive vehicles are exposed in harsh environment of very high or very low temperature, vibration, high frequency signals, etc. Therefore, they are tested for possible faults which can be caused by harsh environment Evaluation results following this fault test methods will provide robustness of the semiconductor device.
IEC TR 63357:2022(E) describes standardization roadmap of fault test methods for integrated circuits used in automotive vehicles. Since automotive vehicles are exposed in harsh environment such as very low or high temperature, vibration, high frequency signals, etc. Therefore, they are tested for possible faults which can be caused by harsh environment. There are several fault test methods and related issues to be standardized. Semiconductor devices used in automotive vehicles are exposed in harsh environment of very high or very low temperature, vibration, high frequency signals, etc. Therefore, they are tested for possible faults which can be caused by harsh environment Evaluation results following this fault test methods will provide robustness of the semiconductor device.
IEC TR 63357:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 31.080.99 - Other semiconductor devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Background . 7
4.1 Motivation . 7
4.2 Technologies on fault test methods . 9
4.2.1 Joint test action group (JTAG) . 9
4.2.2 Design for test (DFT) . 9
4.2.3 Design for manufacturability (DFM) . 10
4.2.4 Scan test . 10
5 Standardization roadmap of fault test methods for automotive vehicles . 12
Bibliography . 14
Figure 1 – Conceptual diagram of environment for semiconductor devices used in
automotive vehicles . 7
Figure 2 – Regulations on automotive RADAR . 8
Figure 3 – Frequency bands for wireless communications . 8
Figure 4 – Non-scan and scan cells . 11
Table 1 – Standards of frequency band used for V2X . 9
Table 2 – Standardization roadmap of fault test methods for semiconductor devices
used in automotive vehicles . 13
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES – STANDARDIZATION ROADMAP
OF FAULT TEST METHOD FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES – STANDARDIZATION ROADMAP
OF FAULT TEST METHOD FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES
1 Scope
This Technical Report describes standardization roadmap of fault test methods for integrated
circuits used in automotive vehicles. Since automotive vehicles are exposed in harsh
environment such as very low or high temperature, vibration, high frequency signals, etc.
Therefore, they are tested for possible faults which can be caused by harsh environment. There
are several fault test methods and related issues to be standardized.
Semiconductor devices used in automotive vehicles are exposed in harsh environment of very
high or very low temperature, vibration, high frequency signals, etc. Therefore, they are tested
for possible faults which can be caused by harsh environment Evaluation results following this
fault test methods will provide robustness of the semiconductor device.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60050-192, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Part 192: Dependability
3 Terms and definitions
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well as the following.
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3.1
automatic test pattern generation
ATPG
method/technology used to find an input (or test) sequence that, when applied to a digital circuit,
enables automatic test equipment to distinguish between the correct circuit behavior and the
faulty circuit behavior caused by defects
Note 1 to entry: The generated patterns are used to test semiconductor devices after manufacture, or to assist with
determining the cause of failure. The effectiveness of ATPG is measured by the number of modeled defects, or fault
models, detectable and by the number of generated patterns. These metrics generally indicate test quality (higher
with more fault detections) and test application time (higher with more patterns).
3.2
error
discrepancy between an observed or measured value or condition, and the true, specified or
theoretically correct value or condition
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[IEC 60050-192:2015, 192-03-02, modified – The words "a computed, observed or measured"
have been replaced by "an observed or measured" and the notes to entry have been removed.]
3.3
failure
loss of ability to perform as required
[IEC 60050-192:2015, 192-03-01, modified – The specific use as well as the three
existing notes have been removed.]
3.4
fault
inability to perform as required, due to an internal state
[IEC 60050-192:2015, 192-04-01, modified – The specific use has been deleted,
as well as the four existing notes.]
3.5
fault coverage
proportion of faults that can be detected, under given conditions
[IEC 60050-192:2015, 192-07-24]
3.6
fault detection
event by which the presence of a fault becomes apparent
[IEC 60050-192:2015, 192-06-18, modified – The note has been removed.]
3.7
fault model
definition of a possible fault type which gives incorrect values at any speed or at-speed, and
sensitized by performing only one operation or multiple operations sequentially
3.8
fault simulation
simulation of DUT in the presence of faults to evaluate the quality of a test set, usually in terms
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