Method for adaptively testing integrated circuits based on parametric fabrication data
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1. A method of adaptively testing electronic circuits based on fabrication data comprising steps for:
- (a) receiving as input fabrication data of the electronic circuits from at least one of electrical test and in-line inspection;
(b) calculating a process capability from the fabrication data; and
(c) selecting a test selection program based on the process capability to minimize testing cost and to verify performance specifications.
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A method of adaptively testing electronic circuits based on fabrication data includes steps for receiving as input fabrication data of the electronic circuits from at least one of electrical test and in-line inspection; calculating a process capability from the fabrication data; and selecting a test selection program based on the process capability to minimize testing cost and to verify performance specifications.
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1. A method of adaptively testing electronic circuits based on fabrication data comprising steps for:
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(a) receiving as input fabrication data of the electronic circuits from at least one of electrical test and in-line inspection;
(b) calculating a process capability from the fabrication data; and
(c) selecting a test selection program based on the process capability to minimize testing cost and to verify performance specifications. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A computer program product for adaptively testing electronic circuits based on fabrication data comprising:
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a medium for embodying a computer program for input to a computer; and
a computer program embodied in the medium for causing the computer to perform the following functions;
(a) receiving as input fabrication data of the electronic circuits from at least one of electrical test and in-line inspection;
(b) calculating a process capability from the fabrication data; and
(c) selecting a test selection program based on the process capability to minimize testing cost and to verify performance specifications. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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