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Microcontroller for logic built-in self test (LBIST)

US7490280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2006
Grant dateFeb 10, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/31727
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Built-in self-test (BIST) microcontroller integrated circuit adapted for logic verification. Microcontroller includes a plurality of hardware description language files representing a hierarchical description of the microcontroller, the plurality of hardware description language files including a library of circuit design elements, a plurality of library design circuit elements adapted to store a uniquely defined set of input and output signals to enable a logic BIST, and a plurality of latches adapted to store a plurality of values corresponding to a behavioral profile of a test clock.

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