Title: BIST Coverage Improvement for the IBM S/390 G6 637 MHz Microprocessor Authors: *Richard F. Rizzolo, IBM-Poughkeepsie NY Bryan J. Robbins, IBM-Poughkeepsie NY Richard M. Gabrielson, IBM-Endicott NY Joseph Swenton, IBM-Endicott NY Contact: brobbins@us.ibm.com Abstract: In this paper we describe methods that were used to decrease the number of logic BIST untested faults by 60% without any schedule impact. One of these methods, improving random pattern testability using an IBM TestBench product -RRFA- is the focus. It was used successfully on four chips with greater than 10 million logic transistors. We believe that increasing BIST coverage is a strategic direction that will decrease system test fallout, improve system test diagnostics, and reduce reliance on VLSI testers with special WRP hardware.