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Method of switching external models in an automated system-on-chip integrated circuit design verification system

US7353156B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2002
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/33
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for verifying an integrated circuit design is provided. The system comprising: an I/O controller connected to one or more I/O cores, the I/O cores part of the integrated circuit design; an external memory mapped test device having a switch for selectively connecting one or more of the I/O cores to corresponding I/O driver models; a bus for transferring signals between the I/O controller and the switch; and a test operating system for controlling the switch.

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