Method and apparatus for testing a circuit

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery – Pulse or data error handling – Memory testing

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C714S736000

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07954020

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for testing a memory array are disclosed which may include establishing a stored data vector, including a plurality of data bits, within at least one circuit; applying one or more logical operations on the stored data vector to generate a succession of original data vectors at the at least one circuit; transmitting the succession of original data vectors through a memory array to provide a succession of exercised data vectors; comparing the succession of exercised data vectors to the succession of respective original data vectors; and determining whether the memory array passes or fails based on the comparing step.

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Office Action for co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 11/691,838 dated: Jun. 11, 2009.
Co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 11/691,838, filed Mar. 27, 2007.

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