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Testing of input/output devices of an integrated circuit

US7583102B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2006
Grant dateSep 1, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/17744
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method and apparatus for testing input/output circuits of an integrated circuit are described. An integrated circuit includes input/output circuits having input/output pads. The input/output pads are capable of being coupled together to a tester channel. The input/output circuits each are configurable via configuration circuitry to be in either a first mode or a second mode responsive to a select circuit of the configuration circuitry coupled to receive a first input for the first mode and a second input for the second mode. The select circuit is controlled responsive to a control select signal common to all or a portion of the select circuits of each of the input/output circuits.

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