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Self-test during idle cycles for shader core of GPU

US11194683B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2020
Grant dateDec 7, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T15/005
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure describes techniques for a self-test of a graphics processing unit (GPU) independent of instructions from another processing device. The GPU may perform the self-test in response to a determination that the GPU enters an idle mode. The self-test may be based on information indicating a safety level, where the safety level indicates how many faults in circuits or memory blocks of the GPU need to be detected.

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