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Method for the registration and representation of signals in the interior of integrated circuits by considering edge steepness and apparatus for implementing the method

US4642566A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 1984
Grant dateFeb 10, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/302
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A respective threshold circuit is provided for defining upper and lower thresholds representing logic levels of signals occuring within integrated circuits. The chronological position of a signal edge and the steepness of the signal edge are defined with the assistance of the two thresholds.

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