Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery – Pulse or data error handling – Digital logic testing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-18
2007-09-18
Kerveros, James C (Department: 2117)
Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery
Pulse or data error handling
Digital logic testing
Reexamination Certificate
active
10813594
ABSTRACT:
A test apparatus10according to the present invention includes: a plurality of test modules150, connected to either of the plurality of devices under test100, for supplying a test signal to the connected device under test100; a plurality of control apparatuses130for controlling the plurality of test modules150, and for testing the plurality of devices under test100in parallel; and a connection setting section140for switching topology of the plurality of control apparatuses130and the plurality of test modules150so that the plurality of control apparatuses10connect with the plurality of devices under test100respectively.
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