Bit error rate measurement

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2008-06-17

2008-06-17

Kerveros, James C. (Department: 2117)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Pulse or data error handling

Error count or rate

Reexamination Certificate

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07389450

ABSTRACT:
A method for testing a digital circuit as a Device under Test—DUT, including determining a Bit Error Rate—BER—value for each one of a determined number of sample points, the BER value representing the ratio of erroneous digital signals to the total number of regarded digital signals, executing a test for each one of the number of sample points by determining whether the determined BER value exceeds a threshold BER value for that sample point, and analyzing the results of executing the test for each one of the number of sample points for providing a statement about the condition of the DUT.

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