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Non-binary address generation for ABIST

US7076710B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2003
Grant dateJul 11, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2029/3602
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and system for testing a memory array having a non-uniform binary address space. The test system includes a test engine for generating addresses for the memory array and for generating and applying data patterns to the memory array. The test engine has an address generator including a series combination of a linear register and a binary counter for generating the non-uniform address.

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