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Method of testing an integrated circuit and an integrated circuit test apparatus

US6900656B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2003
Grant dateMay 31, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/41
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of testing an Integrated Circuit (IC) and an IC test apparatus is provided. In one embodiment, the method of testing includes (1) applying a voltage to the IC that is not a normal operating voltage of the IC and (2) temporarily biasing a well voltage of transistors in the IC allowing screening for the normal operating voltage.

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