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Programmable built-in self test method and controller for arrays

US5633877A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 1995
Grant dateMay 27, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C29/32
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An array built-in self test system has a scannable memory elements and a controller which, in combination, allow self test functions (e.g. test patterns, read/write access, and test sequences) to be modified without hardware changes to the test logic. Test sequence is controlled by logical test vectors, which can be changed, making the task of developing complex testing sequences relatively easy.

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