TW200700945A - Self-test circuitry to determine minimum operating voltage - Google Patents

Self-test circuitry to determine minimum operating voltage

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TW200700945A
TW200700945A TW095116529A TW95116529A TW200700945A TW 200700945 A TW200700945 A TW 200700945A TW 095116529 A TW095116529 A TW 095116529A TW 95116529 A TW95116529 A TW 95116529A TW 200700945 A TW200700945 A TW 200700945A
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voltage supply
circuits
solution
minimum operating
power consumption
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Wagdi W Abadeer
George M Braceras
Anthony R Bonaccio
Kevin W Gorman
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01R—MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
    • G01R31/00—Arrangements for testing electric properties; Arrangements for locating electric faults; Arrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
    • G01R31/28—Testing of electronic circuits, e.g. by signal tracer
    • G01R31/30—Marginal testing, e.g. by varying supply voltage
    • G01R31/3004—Current or voltage test

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  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Semiconductor Integrated Circuits (AREA)
  • Tests Of Electronic Circuits (AREA)
  • Test And Diagnosis Of Digital Computers (AREA)
  • Power Sources (AREA)
  • Control Of Electrical Variables (AREA)
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