Abstract:
The invention relates to a test method for testing a data memory which comprises a main data memory (2) with a plurality of data memory units. According to the inventive method, the following steps are carried out for all data memory units: (a) addressing a data memory unit by applying the address of the data memory unit to a data bus linked with the main data memory (2); (b) applying the input test data for testing the addressed data memory unit to a data bus linked with the main data memory (2); (c) reading out the read-out test data from the addressed data memory unit; (d) comparing the output test data with the expected scheduled output test data; (e) writing the applied address into an address memory unit of an address memory (5) and the expected scheduled output test data into a pertaining redundancy data memory unit of a redundancy data memory (6) if the output test data and the expected scheduled output test data do not correspond.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an integrated semiconductor circuit, comprising at least one partial circuit which has a pull-down branch with at least one NMOS transistor (T3, T4) and a pull-up branch with at least two PMOS transistors (T1, T2) connected in series, whereby the junction between the pull-down and the pull-up branches forms an output connection (A) for the partial circuit. The elements of the pull-down (T3, T4) and pull-up (T1, T2) branches are configured in such a way that the current output of the pull-down branch is less than that of the pull-up branch.
Abstract:
A data memory comprising a main data memory (2) consisting of a plurality of data memory units, a redundant data memory (3) consisting of several redundant data memory units which replace defective data memory units of the main data memory (2), and a redundant control logic (4) which is used to control access to the redundant data memory (4). The main data memory (2) and the redundant data memory (3) are connected in parallel to a data bus (6) by means of data lines (9,12). The main data memory (2) and the redundant control logic are connected in parallel to an address bus (7) by means of address lines (10,15) in order to address data memory units in the data memory (1).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a circuit cell for test pattern generation and test pattern compression of circuits with inbuilt self test functions which have a test data coupling circuit (6) comprising a test data input (5) for receiving a test data input signal TDI of an upstream circuit cell which can be saved in a test data intermediate memory, a data input (8) for applying a data input signal TDI which can be stored in a data intermediate memory, a test data output (15) for transmission of the intermediate stored test data signal TDI and a data output (16) for transmission of the intermediate-stored data output signal D to a data signal path via a data signal output (51) memories for the circuit cell. Both intermediate stores pertaining to the test data coupling circuit (6) have a common feedback signal path via which the received test data input signal TDI can be coupled to the data signal path depending on a first generated control signal TEST which can be coupled to the first data coupling circuit (6). A logical, comparitive circuit (26) is also provided which compares the test data input signal TDI with that of a transferred test data signal TD transferred from the test data coupling circuit (6) in order to generate a comparative signal which is transferred to a circuit device (21). Depending on a second control signal SCAN, the circuit device (21) transfers the generated comparative signal or the test data signal TD emitted by the test data coupling circuit to a test data signal output (48) pertaining to the circuit cell.
Abstract:
Testverfahren zum Testen eines Datenspeichers, der einen Hauptdatenspeicher (2) mit einer Vielzahl von Datenspeichereinheiten aufweist, bei dem die folgenden Schritte für alle Datenspeichereinheiten durchgeführt werden: (a) Adressieren einer Datenspeichereinheit durch Anlegen der Adresse der Datenspeichereinheit an einen mit dem Hauptdatenspeicher (2) verbundenen Adreßbus; (b) Anlegen von Eingabetestdaten zum Testen der adressierten Datenspeichereinheit an einen mit dem Hauptdatenspeicher (2) verbundenen Datenbus; (c) Auslesen von Ausgabetestdaten aus der adressierten Datenspeichereinheit; (d) Vergleichen der Ausgabetestdaten mit erwarteten Soll-Ausgabetestdaten; (e) Einschreiben der angelegten Adresse in eine Adressenspeichereinheit eines Adressenspeichers (5) und der erwarteten Soll-Ausgabetestdaten in eine zugeordnete Redundanz-Datenspeichereinheit eines Redundanz-Datenspeichers (6), wenn die Ausgabetestdaten und die erwarteten Soll-Ausgabetestdaten nicht übereinstimmen.
Abstract:
The testable read-only memory for data memory redundant logic has read-only memory units for storage of determined fault addresses of faulty data memory units. The serviceability of each read-only memory unit can be checked by application of input test data and by comparison of read output test data with expected nominal output test data.
Abstract:
Method for testing an integrated circuit memory having a main memory (SP) with several data storage units, whereby test data is applied to a data storage unit and the output test data read from the main memory and compared in a self test unit (STE) with expected output test data. Any data differences are stored in a redundancy analysis memory (RAS) prior to analysis by a computer unit (RE). Based on the results of the analysis a repair strategy is determined involving redundant rows and/or columns. An Independent claim is made for an integrated memory with means for detection and correction of errors.
Abstract:
The device has at least one fuse housing (10) with a number of programmable fuse elements and a number of integrated circuit modules (DRM) or modules of integrated circuits, each with a number of module elements and at least one adjustable module element. The fuse box is electrically connected to the integrated circuit modules and the adjustable module element can beset up by programming the fuse element.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a test method for testing a data memory which comprises a main data memory (2) with a plurality of data memory units. According to the inventive method, the following steps are carried out for all data memory units: (a) addressing a data memory unit by applying the address of the data memory unit to a data bus linked with the main data memory (2); (b) applying the input test data for testing the addressed data memory unit to a data bus linked with the main data memory (2); (c) reading out the read-out test data from the addressed data memory unit; (d) comparing the output test data with the expected scheduled output test data; (e) writing the applied address into an address memory unit of an address memory (5) and the expected scheduled output test data into a pertaining redundancy data memory unit of a redundancy data memory (6) if the output test data and the expected scheduled output test data do not correspond.
Abstract:
The method involves initializing one circuit cell as a test-pattern transmitting circuit cell, and one cell as a test-pattern receiving circuit cell. A generated test pattern is applied to the combinational circuit (3) for data processing by a memory unit of the test pattern transmitting circuit cell. Test data are read from the memory unit of the test pattern receiving cell by an automatic tester. An Independent claim is included for a circuit cell in an integrated circuit with a built-in self-test function.