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Memory test system for peak power reduction

US6978411B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2002
Grant dateDec 20, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C29/56
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory test system for peak power reduction. The memory test system includes a plurality of memories, a plurality of memory built-in self-test circuits and a plurality of delay units. Each of the memory built-in self-test circuits comprises a built-in self-test controller for receiving a clock signal and producing a plurality of required control signals to test one of the memories. Each of the delay units is coupled between two adjacent built-in self-test controllers. The clock signal input to one of the built-in self-test controllers is received by the delay unit to produce a delayed clock signal, and the delay unit outputs the delayed clock signal to the other.

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