Internally clocked logic built-in self-test apparatuses and methods
US10823781B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C29/46
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments are directed to apparatuses and methods for providing a logic built-in self-test (LBIST) using an LBIST logic circuit and an auxiliary logic circuit. An example method includes using switch circuitry in an integrated circuit (IC) to change modes of operation associated with functional logic circuit, the modes of operation including an LBIST mode and an application mode, and to provide an internally generated digital clock signal to the functional logic circuitry and an LBIST logic circuit in response to the LBIST mode. The method further includes performing an LBIST using the internally generated digital clock signal, the LBIST logic circuit to test select nodes in the IC via control of the functional logic circuitry and via application of digital logic sequences provided as inputs to the I/O pad cells of the IC.
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