Test technique for semiconductor memory array
CA 1048645 A · Owner: International Business Machines Corporation · Inventors: Chu, William M.; Sonoda, George
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Abstract of the Disclosure, Disclosed is a technique for testing electronic storage arrays including bistable storage cells fabricated in accordance with integrated semiconductor technology. Also described is the testing of load devices in a flip flop storage cell which is connected to a pair of bit lines that are inaccessible for the direct application of test signals. Testing is performed by altering the time duration of signals applied to the memory cells under test.
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- Granted February 13, 1979. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 13, 1996.
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