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Eclipz wiretest for differential clock/oscillator signals

US7260494B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2005
Grant dateAug 21, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/31717
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method, apparatus, and computer program product in a data processing system for testing differential clock or oscillator signals. A method is comprised of the following steps: A first single-ended receiver is connected to a positive leg of a differential pair, and a second single-ended receiver is connected to a negative leg of the differential pair. An output of the first single-ended receiver is inverted and delayed before being input into a first RS Flip-Flop. An output of the second single-ended receiver is delayed before being input into a second RS Flip-Flop. An output of a differential receiver is inverted and input into the first and second RS Flip Flops as reset signals. Then a Wire OK signal is output indicating the condition of the legs of the differential pair.

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