Apparatus and method for built-in self-test of a data communications system
US6816987B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B17/20
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention comprises an apparatus and corresponding method for performing a built-in self-test (BIST) of a data communications system. The apparatus of the invention includes a transmitter, a receiver coupled to the transmitter and a test control system coupled to the transmitter and receiver for measuring a data error rate of the data communications system. The transmitter, receiver and test control system are disposed on a common substrate, such as an integrated circuit.
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