Method and apparatus for placing an integrated circuit into a default mode of operation
US7035753B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/31701
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An integrated circuit having a signal bus carrying address signals includes mode selection means. The mode selection means has a default state and a non-default state. The integrated circuit is placed into a default and generic mode of operation when the mode selection means is in the default state. An address signal applied to the integrated circuit is interpreted as a specific mode of operation when the integrated circuit is in the default and generic mode of operation. The mode selection means when in the non-default state precludes placement of the integrated circuit into the default and generic mode of operation.
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