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Method and apparatus for testing a memory device with a redundant self repair feature

US7626874B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2007
Grant dateDec 1, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2029/1208
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A test methodology for testing a memory device with a RSR feature is disclosed. For example, a method for testing a memory device having at least one memory cell group, at least one redundant memory cell group, and a defect detect register is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method applies at least one memory test to the at least one memory cell group; and applies a defect detect register test to the defect detect register.

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