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Integrated circuits with parallel self-testing

US6853597B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2002
Grant dateFeb 8, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/406
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit having a BIST control unit for testing a plurality of memory banks simultaneously is described. The BIST control unit is coupled to a plurality of comparator units. In one embodiment, a comparator unit is coupled to a memory bank to facilitate parallel testing.

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