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Device for testing an integrated circuit and method for implementing same

US8338803B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2009
Grant dateDec 25, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/2849
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for testing an integrated circuit. The device comprises a plate for receiving and subjecting the integrated circuit to a test. The plate comprises a component for powering and operating the integrated circuit and another component for measuring the operation of the integrated circuit during the test. The device also comprises an irradiation device for subjecting the circuit to a proton bombardment and a mask with a variable thickness provided between a bombardment access region on the integrated circuit and an established zone of the integrated circuit.

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