Apparatus and methods for assessing reliability of...

Details Apparatus and methods for assessing reliability of... Apparatus and methods for assessing reliability of...

2007-04-24

2007-04-24

Tu, Christine T. (Department: 2138)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Pulse or data error handling

Digital logic testing

C714S734000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10465139

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus performs reliability assessment of electronic hardware. The apparatus includes a test assembly. The test assembly includes at least one programmable logic device (PLD). The PLD is configured to provide a logic function, such as the function of a plurality of inverters coupled in a cascade manner. The apparatus further includes a signal source coupled to the test assembly. The signal source provides a stimulus signal to the test assembly. The apparatus also includes a signal monitor coupled to the test assembly. The signal monitor monitors a response signal generated by the test assembly.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5546406 (1996-08-01), Gillenwater et al.
patent: 5619512 (1997-04-01), Kawashima et al.
patent: 6934900 (2005-08-01), Cheng et al.
Altera Data Sheet, “ByteBlaster Parallel Port,” Feb. 1998, Ver. 2.01, pp. 299-313.
Theo Ejim et al., “Designed Experiment To Determine Attachment Reliability Drivers For PBGA Packages,” Surface Mount International, San Jose, Aug. 1995, pp. 385-392.
Osterman et al., “Failure Assessment Software For Circuit Card Assemblies”, Annual Reliability And Maintainability Symposium, Jan. 1999, 9 pgs.
“A Guiding Influence In The Electronics Industry”, Smart Group, www.smartgroup.org, pp. 1-10.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Apparatus and methods for assessing reliability of... does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Apparatus and methods for assessing reliability of..., we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Apparatus and methods for assessing reliability of... will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3746375