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Function test evaluation apparatus for evaluating a function test of a logical circuit

Assignee: Toshiba Corp
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Filing: 1979-12-12
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Granted: 1981-09-01
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Expires: 1999-12-12
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Abstract

Abstract Input test information and the expected value information stored in a main memory are stored in first and second local memories through first and second write circuits. The first and second local memories are addressed with given different phases by address control circuits, respectively, so that the first and second local memories produce the information in parallel fashion within given periods. The information outputted are temporarily stored into a data register which in turn applies it to the data multiplexer. Upon the application of the information, the data multiplexer converts the information inputted parallel thereto into serial information which in turn is applied to the input pattern format control circuit and a GO/NO GO judgment circuit. The response information from the integrated circuit to be tested is applied to the GO/NO GO judgment circuit where GO or NO GO of the integrated circuit is judged.

Inventors

  • 👤 Hisatoshi Shirasaka

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-22 23:43
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R31/00; G01R31/28; G01R31/317; G01R31/3181; G01R31/319; G01R31/3193; G01R31/31935; G01R31/31917; G01R31/31919; G06; G06F; G06F11/00; G06F11/22; G06F11/26; G06F11/273; G06F11/277

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 274 words
A function test evaluation apparatus for evaluating the functioning of an integrated logic circuit comprising: a control section including a main memory for storing input test information to be supplied to an integrated circuit to be tested and expected value information to be compared with real value information outputted from the integrated circuit after testing, a central processing element for performing various controls; a plurality of memory means for addressably storing the input test information supplied from said main memory of said control section and the expected value information and for outputting said input test information and said expected value information when addressed; a plurality of write circuit means for addressably writing the input test information and the expected value information outputted from said main memory into said plurality of memory means; an address control circuit means for simultaneously supplying the same address information through a plurality of said memory means; a plurality of data register means for storing said input test information and said expected value information outputted from said memory means when said memory means are addressed by said control circuit and for outputting said stored information in parallel; parallel-to-serial converting means for receiving said information outputted by said data register means and for converting said received information into serial data; a pattern format control circuit for receiving and shaping said serial data and supplying said shaped data to said integrated circuit to be tested; and judgment circuit means for comparing the expected value information outputted serially from said parallel-to-serial converting circuit with the information outputted from said integrated circuit after said integrated circuit has been supplied with said input test information.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 274 words
A function test evaluation apparatus for evaluating the functioning of an integrated logic circuit comprising: a control section including a main memory for storing input test information to be supplied to an integrated circuit to be tested and expected value information to be compared with real value information outputted from the integrated circuit after testing, a central processing element for performing various controls; a plurality of memory means for addressably storing the input test information supplied from said main memory of said control section and the expected value information and for outputting said input test information and said expected value information when addressed; a plurality of write circuit means for addressably writing the input test information and the expected value information outputted from said main memory into said plurality of memory means; an address control circuit means for simultaneously supplying the same address information through a plurality of said memory means; a plurality of data register means for storing said input test information and said expected value information outputted from said memory means when said memory means are addressed by said control circuit and for outputting said stored information in parallel; parallel-to-serial converting means for receiving said information outputted by said data register means and for converting said received information into serial data; a pattern format control circuit for receiving and shaping said serial data and supplying said shaped data to said integrated circuit to be tested; and judgment circuit means for comparing the expected value information outputted serially from said parallel-to-serial converting circuit with the information outputted from said integrated circuit after said integrated circuit has been supplied with said input test information.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1984-08-31 1985-03-02 1985-09-01 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1988-08-31 1989-03-02 1989-09-01 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1992-08-31 1993-03-02 1993-09-01 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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