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Testing of high-speed input-output devices

US8598898B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2010
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/31716
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to testing of high-speed input-output devices. An embodiment of a high-speed input-output apparatus includes a transmitter and a receiver, and a loop-back connection from an output of the transmitter to an input of the receiver, the loop-back connection including a first connector and a second connector for transmission of differential signals. The apparatus further includes a first inductor having a first terminal and a second terminal and second inductor having a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal of the first inductor being connected to the first connector and the first terminal of the second inductor being connected to the second connector, the second terminal of the first inductor and the second terminal of the second inductor providing a test access port for direct current testing of the apparatus.

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