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Read-only memory and operational control method thereof

US7441165B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2005
Grant dateOct 21, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2029/0405
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A read-only memory (ROM) and a related method for controlling operations of the ROM are disclosed. A built-in self-test (BIST) circuit of the ROM verifies system data stored in a system area of a plurality of memory cells of the ROM according to verification data stored in a verification area of the memory cells of the ROM.

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