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Edward J. McCluskey

Edward J. McCluskey

D-Index & Metrics

Computer Science

D-Index
71
Citations
19355
World Ranking
1782
National Ranking
902

Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
68
Citations
16127
World Ranking
1028
National Ranking
435

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2012 - IEEE John von Neumann Medal “For fundamental contributions that shaped the design and testing of digital systems.”
  • 1994 - ACM Fellow
  • 1967 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Algorithm
  • Statistics
  • Programming language

His main research concerns Algorithm, Fault detection and isolation, Fault coverage, Automatic test pattern generation and Combinational logic. The concepts of his Algorithm study are interwoven with issues in Fault and Probabilistic logic. Edward J. McCluskey combines subjects such as Transformation, Electronic circuit, Error detection and correction and Computer engineering with his study of Fault detection and isolation.

His work deals with themes such as Real-time computing, Overhead, Pseudorandom number generator and Stuck-at fault, which intersect with Fault coverage. His Automatic test pattern generation research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Iddq testing, Design for testing and Electronic engineering, Built-in self-test. His studies deal with areas such as High-level synthesis and Logic simulation as well as Combinational logic.

His most cited work include:

  • Minimization of Boolean functions (981 citations)
  • Concurrent error detection using watchdog processors-a survey (542 citations)
  • Control-flow checking by software signatures (490 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

His primary areas of study are Algorithm, Fault coverage, Electronic engineering, Automatic test pattern generation and Embedded system. His Algorithm research includes elements of Electronic circuit, Built-in self-test and Fault detection and isolation. The study incorporates disciplines such as Logic synthesis and Computer engineering in addition to Electronic circuit.

His research integrates issues of Computer hardware, Overhead, Reliability engineering, Pseudorandom number generator and Test set in his study of Fault coverage. His Automatic test pattern generation research incorporates themes from Automatic test equipment and Stuck-at fault. His Embedded system study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Fault tolerance, Software and Error detection and correction.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Algorithm (28.86%)
  • Fault coverage (19.13%)
  • Electronic engineering (18.46%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 1996-2010)?

  • Algorithm (28.86%)
  • Automatic test pattern generation (17.45%)
  • Embedded system (13.76%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His scientific interests lie mostly in Algorithm, Automatic test pattern generation, Embedded system, Fault coverage and Error detection and correction. His Algorithm study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Process, Metric and Fault detection and isolation. His Automatic test pattern generation research integrates issues from Electronic engineering and Built-in self-test.

His research in Embedded system intersects with topics in Fault tolerance, Logic synthesis and Software. His Fault coverage research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Computer hardware, Overhead, Computer engineering, Reliability engineering and Stuck-at fault. He focuses mostly in the field of Error detection and correction, narrowing it down to topics relating to Data integrity and, in certain cases, Implementation and Energy consumption.

Between 1996 and 2010, his most popular works were:

  • Control-flow checking by software signatures (490 citations)
  • Error detection by duplicated instructions in super-scalar processors (485 citations)
  • Which concurrent error detection scheme to choose (238 citations)

Best Publications

  • Minimization of Boolean functions

    E. J. McCluskey

  • Concurrent error detection using watchdog processors-a survey

    A. Mahmood;E.J. McCluskey

  • Error detection by duplicated instructions in super-scalar processors

    N. Oh;P.P. Shirvani;E.J. McCluskey

  • Control-flow checking by software signatures

    N. Oh;P.P. Shirvani;E.J. McCluskey

  • Probabilistic Treatment of General Combinational Networks

    K.P. Parker;E.J. McCluskey

  • Built-In Self-Test Techniques

    Edward J. McCluskey

  • An experimental chip to evaluate test techniques experiment results

    S.C. Ma;P. Franco;E.J. McCluskey

  • Which concurrent error detection scheme to choose

    S. Mitra;E.J. McCluskey

  • Curriculum 68: Recommendations for academic programs in computer science: a report of the ACM curriculum committee on computer science

    William F. Atchison;Samuel D. Conte;John W. Hamblen;Thomas E. Hull

  • Logic Design Principles: With Emphasis on Testable Semicustom Circuits

    Edward J. McCluskey

  • ED/sup 4/I: error detection by diverse data and duplicated instructions

    N. Oh;S. Mitra;E.J. McCluskey

  • Introduction to the theory of switching circuits

    Edward J. McCluskey

  • Altering a pseudo-random bit sequence for scan-based BIST

    N.A. Touba;E.J. McCluskey

  • Very-low-voltage testing for weak CMOS logic ICs

    H. Hao;E.J. McCluskey

  • Stuck-fault tests vs. actual defects

    E.J. McCluskey;Chao-Wen Tseng

  • Fault Equivalence in Combinational Logic Networks

    E.J. McCluskey;F.W. Clegg

  • Logic synthesis of multilevel circuits with concurrent error detection

    N.A. Touba;E.J. McCluskey;E.J. McCluskey

  • Software-implemented EDAC protection against SEUs

    P.P. Shirvani;N.R. Saxena;E.J. McCluskey

  • Diagnosing CMOS bridging faults with stuck-at fault dictionaries

    S.D. Millman;E.J. McCluskey;J.M. Acken

  • "RESISTIVE SHORTS" WITHIN CMOS GATES

    Hong Hao;E.J. McCluskey

  • Design for autonomous test

    E. McCluskey;S. Bozorgui-Nesbat

Frequent Co-Authors

Nur A. Touba
Nur A. Touba The University of Texas at Austin
Hong Hao
Hong Hao Curtin University
Daniel P. Siewiorek
Daniel P. Siewiorek Carnegie Mellon University
Bruce A. Wooley
Bruce A. Wooley Stanford University
Janusz Rajski
Janusz Rajski Siemens (Germany)
Mehdi B. Tahoori
Mehdi B. Tahoori Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

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