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Testing memory units in a digital circuit

US7343532B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2003
Grant dateMar 11, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C29/36
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of testing a memory unit in a digital circuit includes storing a test pattern on a register of the digital circuit. The register is then selected by providing an activation signal to a selection unit. The memory unit is then tested with the test pattern stored in the register.

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