Patent classifications
G11C29/30
Register array having groups of latches with single test latch testable in single pass
A register array includes a plurality of groups of latches. Each of the groups of latches includes a first latch, a second latch, and a test latch connected to the first latch and the second latch. During functional operation the first latch and the second latch process data, in response to the same read/write clock signal supplied simultaneously to the first read/write clock input and the second read/write clock input. During test operation a skewed test clock signal of an original test clock signal is supplied at different timings to the first latch, the second latch, and the test latch, and a single scan signal is input to the first latch. The single scan signal cascades from the first latch through the test latch to the second latch, and is output by the second latch, within a single cycle of the original test clock signal.
Register array having groups of latches with single test latch testable in single pass
A register array includes a plurality of groups of latches. Each of the groups of latches includes a first latch, a second latch, and a test latch connected to the first latch and the second latch. During functional operation the first latch and the second latch process data, in response to the same read/write clock signal supplied simultaneously to the first read/write clock input and the second read/write clock input. During test operation a skewed test clock signal of an original test clock signal is supplied at different timings to the first latch, the second latch, and the test latch, and a single scan signal is input to the first latch. The single scan signal cascades from the first latch through the test latch to the second latch, and is output by the second latch, within a single cycle of the original test clock signal.
Semiconductor memory device
Techniques for memory I/O tests using integrated test data paths are provided. In an example, a method for operating input/output data paths of a memory apparatus can include receiving, during a first mode, non-test information at a data terminal of a first channel of the memory apparatus from a memory array of the first channel via a first data path, receiving during a first test mode, first test information at the data terminal of the first channel from a first additional data path coupling the first channel with a second channel of the memory apparatus, and wherein an interface die of the memory apparatus includes the first data path and the additional data path.
MEMORY DEVICES AND MEMORY PACKAGES
A memory device includes a plurality of receivers that each include a first input terminal coupled to one pin of a plurality of input/output pins. The memory devices further includes a transmitter having an output terminal coupled to the first input terminals of the plurality of receivers. The memory device further includes a control circuit configured to control the transmitter to output a particular test signal. The plurality of receivers are each configured to generate output data based on receiving the particular test signal from the transmitter. The control circuit is further configured to adjust the plurality of receivers based on the output data generated by the plurality of receivers and received at the control circuit from the plurality of receivers.
Register Bank Architecture with Latches
Various implementations described herein are related to a device having a memory architecture with a register bank and multiple latches. The multiple latches may have first latches that receive multi-bit data as input and provide the multi-bit data as output, and multiple latches may have second latches coupled to the first latches so as to receive the multi-bit data from the first latches and then store the multi-bit data.
Register Bank Architecture with Latches
Various implementations described herein are related to a device having a memory architecture with a register bank and multiple latches. The multiple latches may have first latches that receive multi-bit data as input and provide the multi-bit data as output, and multiple latches may have second latches coupled to the first latches so as to receive the multi-bit data from the first latches and then store the multi-bit data.
METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SELECT ADDRESSES FOR MEMORY TRAINING
Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed to select addresses for memory training. An example non-transitory computer readable medium comprising instructions that, when executed, cause a machine to determine a first memory address at which to perform memory input/output training based on an identification of a second memory address that is associated with an error, and cause the memory input/output training to be performed at the first memory address.
METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SELECT ADDRESSES FOR MEMORY TRAINING
Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed to select addresses for memory training. An example non-transitory computer readable medium comprising instructions that, when executed, cause a machine to determine a first memory address at which to perform memory input/output training based on an identification of a second memory address that is associated with an error, and cause the memory input/output training to be performed at the first memory address.
SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE
Techniques for memory I/O tests using integrated test data paths are provided. In an example, a method for operating input/output data paths of a memory apparatus can include receiving, during a first mode, non-test information at a data terminal of a first channel of the memory apparatus from a memory array of the first channel via a first data path, receiving during a first test mode, first test information at the data terminal of the first channel from a first additional data path coupling the first channel with a second channel of the memory apparatus, and wherein an interface die of the memory apparatus includes the first data path and the additional data path.
REGISTER ARRAY HAVING GROUPS OF LATCHES WITH SINGLE TEST LATCH TESTABLE IN SINGLE PASS
A register array includes a plurality of groups of latches. Each of the groups of latches includes a first latch, a second latch, and a test latch connected to the first latch and the second latch. During functional operation the first latch and the second latch process data, in response to the same read/write clock signal supplied simultaneously to the first read/write clock input and the second read/write clock input. During test operation a skewed test clock signal of an original test clock signal is supplied at different timings to the first latch, the second latch, and the test latch, and a single scan signal is input to the first latch. The single scan signal cascades from the first latch through the test latch to the second latch, and is output by the second latch, within a single cycle of the original test clock signal.