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Dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture

US7418640B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2004
Grant dateAug 26, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/318536
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time.

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