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Methods and apparatus for testing a link between chips

US7324913B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2006
Grant dateJan 29, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2026

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

Abstract

In a first aspect, a first method of testing a link between a first chip and a second chip is provided. The first method includes the steps of, while operating in a test mode, (1) transmitting test data of sufficient length to enable exercising of worst case transitions from the first chip to the second chip via the link; and (2) performing cyclic redundancy checking (CRC) on the test data to test the link. Numerous other aspects are provided.

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