In-browser DFT builder · no EDA install

Build scan chains in your browser.

Drag, drop, and stitch scan flops into chains. Generate STIL patterns. Watch fault coverage climb. All in a tab — no toolchain, no license server, no IT ticket.

Runs entirely in your browser
STIL & BSDL export
Free for students
design.svf — chain.svf
chain 0 · 18 flops · 1 in, 1 out
ATPG READY
// COMPONENTS
FF
Scan Flop SDFFRQ_X1
MUX
Scan Mux 2:1
SI
Scan In port
SO
Scan Out port
// SCAN CHAIN 0
FF0
FF1
FF2
FF3
FF4
FF5
FF6
FF7
FF8
FF9
FF10
// COVERAGE REPORT
stuck-at96.2%
transition88.4%
STATS live
Chains1
Flops in chain18 / 18
Length balance±2
Hold issues1
Coverage96.2%
EXPORTS 3 ready
Live coverageUpdates as you stitch
STIL readyOne-click export
Platform

A real DFT tool, without the install.

ScanForge is opinionated about the things students and small teams actually need: chain assembly, balance checks, coverage estimation, and standards-compliant exports.

Visual chain builder

Drag flops onto a canvas, connect them with typed edges, and watch your chain grow. The builder shows hold-time and balance warnings as you stitch.

Live coverage estimation

A fault simulator runs in the background of every change. Stuck-at, transition, and path-delay coverage update in real time, so you can see why the number moves.

STIL & BSDL export

Generate STIL 1450 patterns and BSDL descriptions in one click. Files are clean, standards-compliant, and importable into commercial ATPG tools for verification.

Balance & hold checks

ScanForge models per-flop delay across the chain and warns about skew, hold violations, and unbalanced lengths — the things that bite you at tape-out.

Coverage reports

Export per-flop and per-block coverage reports. Useful for project write-ups and lab reports; useful for the people who sign off on your design.

Open file format

Designs save as plain JSON. You can read them, diff them in Git, and pipe them through any other tool you want. Nothing proprietary, no lock-in.

Workflow

From design to STIL in a single afternoon.

STEP 01

Import your netlist

Upload a synthesized Verilog netlist, paste an RTL snippet, or start from one of our reference designs. ScanForge auto-detects flops and IO ports.

STEP 02

Stitch your chain

Use the auto-stitch to get a baseline, then refine by hand. The builder shows you the coverage, balance, and hold status as you go.

STEP 03

Export & verify

Generate STIL patterns and BSDL. Round-trip them into your commercial ATPG tool to verify the build. Submit your report, not your laptop.

WHAT YOU GET · WHAT YOU DON'T

A DFT tool, itemized

Included in every plan

  • Visual scan chain builder — drag flops, connect, watch coverage climb
  • Live coverage estimation in your browser (stuck-at, transition, path-delay)
  • Standards-compliant STIL 1450 and BSDL export
  • Balance and hold checks as you stitch
  • Coverage reports per flop and per block
  • Plain-JSON design files — readable, diffable, version-controllable
  • Round-trip with commercial ATPG tools to verify

Not included, not hidden

  • "Unlimited" gate sizes that aren't really unlimited
  • Compression networks (EDT, streaming scan) — out of scope, we'll say so
  • Faked coverage numbers to make a half-built chain look complete
  • Vendor-locked design files
  • Auto-saving your proprietary netlist to our servers
  • "Premium" fault models for the basics
  • Customer support that costs extra
Pricing

Free for students. Fair for small teams.

No per-seat license, no floating token server, no "we'll get back to you on pricing."

Student

For verified students at any level.
$0/mo
free for verified students
  • Visual chain builder
  • Live coverage estimation
  • STIL & BSDL export
  • 3 active projects
Verify & start

Team

For design teams that need shared projects and audit logs.
$49/user/mo
billed annually · 3 seat min
  • Everything in Pro
  • Shared workspaces
  • Audit logs
  • SSO & SCIM
  • Dedicated CSM
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FAQ

Common questions, honest answers.

Does the builder actually run ATPG?

It runs an in-browser fault simulator for the chain topology, with a stuck-at, transition, and path-delay model. The pattern generation is real, not a preview. For tape-out grade work, you should still verify with a commercial ATPG tool — we recommend round-tripping the STIL output.

What's the size limit?

On the free Student plan, you can build chains up to 1,000 flops. Pro and Team plans support designs up to 100,000 flops. Larger designs work but performance starts to vary by browser and machine.

Can I round-trip with commercial ATPG tools?

Yes — ScanForge exports standards-compliant STIL 1450 and BSDL. Customers have round-tripped with the most common commercial ATPG and BSDL-aware test tools. If a tool gives you trouble, send us a sample and we'll tune the export.

Do you support compression?

Basic XOR-compression networks are supported on the Pro plan and above. Commercial-style EDT/streaming scan networks are not in scope; we treat them as a separate problem with their own toolchains.

How is the student discount verified?

Through our education partner — a one-time check using your school email or enrollment document. The free plan renews automatically as long as you're a student.

What about my proprietary netlist?

Everything runs in your browser by default. Designs save to your local machine or to a private workspace you control. We never see your netlist unless you explicitly share it.

Open the builder. No install, no IT ticket.

Free for students. Free to try for everyone else. The chain will be ready before your coffee gets cold.