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Embedded integrated circuit aging sensor system

US7054787B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2003
Grant dateMay 30, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/2829
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for sensing an aging effect on an integrated circuit using a sensor disposed on the integrated circuit and arranged to generate an output dependent on a condition of an element within the sensor. A processor operatively connected to the sensor is arranged to indicate a code dependent the output.

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