Abstract: Disclosed are a method and system for analyzing leakage current luminescence in CMOS circuits. The method comprises the steps of collecting light emission data from each of a plurality of CMOS circuits, and separating the CMOS circuits into first and second groups. For the first group of CMOS circuits, the emission data from the CMOS circuits are analyzed, based on the presence or absence of leakage light from the CMOS circuits, to identify logic states for the CMOS circuits. For the second group of CMOS circuits, the emission data from the CMOS circuits are analyzed, based on modulation of the intensity of the light from the CMOS circuits, to determine values for given parameters of the circuits. These parameters may be, for example, temperature, cross-talk or power distribution noise.

Abstract: A method is provided for analyzing the functionality of an integrated circuit (IC). The method includes the step of applying a built-in self test (BIST) to the integrated circuit. The BIST includes a plurality of tests that result in the integrated circuit passing and/or failing with respect to predefined criteria. During the applying step, a substrate current of the integrated circuit is measured and analyzed as a function of at least one variable. Also during the applying step, optical emissions of the integrated circuit are measured and analyzed. Defects in the functionality of the integrated circuit are identified, based on at least one of the substrate current and the optical emissions.