Method and apparatus for high precision weighted random pattern generation
CA 2065341 C · Owner: Nortel Networks Corporation · Inventors: Brglez, Franc; Kedem, Gershon; Gloster, Clay Samuel Jr.
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A high precision weighted random pattern generation system generates any desired probability of individual bits within a weighted random bit pattern. The system includes a circular memory having a series of weighting factors stored therein with each weighting factor representing the desired probability of a bit in the weighted random pattern being binary ONE. The random bits from a random number generator and a weighting factor are combined to form a single weighted random bit. The random bits and weighting factor are combined in a series of interconnected multiplexor gates. Each multiplexor gate has two data inputs, one being a bit from the weighting factor, the other being the output of …
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