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Circuit means for collecting operational errors in IC chips and for identifying and storing the locations thereof

US4139818A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 1977
Grant dateFeb 13, 1979
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Expiry dateSep 30, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/2205
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure describes electronic circuits for use with test and diagnostic (T&D) means to collect errors orignating within integrated circuit (IC) chips during their operation in a system environment. Moreover, the circuits employ counters and a memory to identify and store the location of the defective chips so that prompt remedial action may be taken.

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