Excavating
Patent
1996-04-02
1998-11-24
Beausoliel, Jr., Robert W.
Excavating
39518307, G06F 1100
Patent
active
058417842
ABSTRACT:
A method and circuits for coupling a memory embedded in an integrated circuit to interconnect pads during a memory test mode is disclosed. The integrated circuit contains a processor, an embedded memory and a switching circuit for: (1) temporary coupling the memory array and memory peripheral circuits, coupled to the processor during normal operation mode of the circuit, to the interconnect pads of the memory during a memory test mode; (2) and decoupling the interconnect pads from the memory array and peripheral circuits, after the memory is tested, and coupling the memory array and peripheral circuits to the processor.
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Chan Tsiu Chiu
Eng Lawrence P.
Beausoliel, Jr. Robert W.
Galanthay Theodore E.
Iqbal Nadeem
Jorgenson Lisa K.
STMicroelectronics Inc.
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