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Synchronous semiconductor memory device having a desired-speed test mode

US6868020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2003
Grant dateMar 15, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/401
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A synchronous DRAM has a test mode wherein a specified external signal is input to a command decoder of the DRAM. The command decoder generates a plurality of internal commands including activating signal for selecting a word line, write signal, precharge signal, another activating signal and read signal at consecutive timings which do not depend on an external clock signal. A low-speed memory tester can be used for testing the high-speed synchronous DRAM.

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