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Semiconductor device, testing and manufacturing methods thereof

US7668027B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2006
Grant dateFeb 23, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C29/50012
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In order to easily perform a timing test on a memory interface included in a semiconductor device so as to satisfy a restriction on latency, the present invention provides a semiconductor device with the memory interface including: a clock output terminal that outputs a clock signal associated with an operation of a memory connected to the memory interface; a command terminal that outputs a command signal associated with control of a state of the memory; a data terminal that exchanges a data signal with the memory; and a data strobe terminal that exchanges a data strobe signal for establishing the data signal. This semiconductor device includes a testing terminal that outputs in advance a signal for starting a test on the memory interface apart from the command signal.

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