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For even more advanced integration, Built-In Self-Test (BIST) is employed. BIST incorporates both the test generator (often a Linear Feedback Shift Register) and the response analyzer directly onto the silicon. This allows the chip to test itself at high speeds without the need for expensive external Automated Test Equipment (ATE). BIST is particularly vital for memory components (MBIST) and mission-critical automotive or aerospace systems.