Karpovsky et al., 1995 - Google Patents
Transparent memory testing for pattern sensitive faultsKarpovsky et al., 1995
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- Karpovsky M
- Yarmolik V
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- Proceedings., International Test Conference
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This paper presents a new methodology for RAM testing based on PS (n, k) fault model (the k out of n pattern sensitive fault model). According to the model the contents of any memory cell which belongs to an n-bit memory block, or ability to change the contents, is influenced …
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