Data structure for describing MBIST architecture
US8239818B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C29/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and associated data structure that can be utilized within a chip design platform to define the structure of an MBIST architecture. A system for generating a memory built in self test (MBIST) design file in described, including a tool for processing an organization file (Org File), wherein the Org File includes lines of code that dictate a structure of the MBIST design file and conform to a data structure defined by the tool; wherein said data structure provides an infrastructure to describe: associations between MBIST components at a design level; associations between MBIST components and hierarchical test ports at the design level; and a serial order of daisy chains among MBIST components within the design level.
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