发明授权
- 专利标题: Micro electro mechanical switch system and method for testing and configuring semiconductor functional circuits
- 专利标题(中): 微电子机械开关系统及半导体功能电路测试与配置方法
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申请号: US10942169申请日: 2004-09-15
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公开(公告)号: US08732644B1公开(公告)日: 2014-05-20
- 发明人: Michael B. Diamond
- 申请人: Michael B. Diamond
- 申请人地址: US CA Santa Clara
- 专利权人: Nvidia Corporation
- 当前专利权人: Nvidia Corporation
- 当前专利权人地址: US CA Santa Clara
- 主分类号: G06F17/50
- IPC分类号: G06F17/50
摘要:
The present invention systems and methods enable configuration of functional components in integrated circuits. A present invention system and method utilizes micro electro-mechanical switches included in pathways of an integrated circuit to flexibly change the operational characteristics of functional components in an integrated circuit die based upon a variety of factors including power conservation, manufacturing defects, compatibility characteristics, performance requirements, and system health (e.g., the number of components operating properly). The micro electro-mechanical switches are selectively opened and closed to permit and prevent electrical current flow to and from functional components. Opening the micro electro-mechanical switches also enables power conservation by facilitating isolation of a component and minimization of impacts associated with leakage currents.
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