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Method of testing embedded memory array and embedded memory controller for use therewith

US6834361B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2001
Grant dateDec 21, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2207/104
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory test controller comprises a test instruction register array for storing a plurality of test instructions, each register having instruction fields for storing instruction data specifying operations to be performed on the memory array, a repeat module for repeating a group of one or more of the test instructions with modified data, the repeat module including storage means for storing instruction field modification data; and each register of the test instruction register array including an instruction field for enabling or disabling the repeat module.

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