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Method and apparatus for thermally assisted testing of integrated circuits

US7087439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2003
Grant dateAug 8, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/2884
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for thermally testing integrated circuits, comprising a temperature generation device located within the IC, configured with a primary purpose of affecting a temperature at the IC. A temperature sensor is located within close proximity to the IC, and a temperature controller is coupled to the temperature generation device and to the temperature sensor.

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