Patents Assigned to TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORORATED
  • Programmable test compression architecture with serial input register and multiplexer
    Patent number: 8560905
    Abstract: The disclosure describes novel methods and apparatuses for accessing test compression architectures (TCA) in a device using either a parallel or serial access technique. The serial access technique may be controlled by a device tester or by a JTAG controller. Further the disclosure provides an approach to access the TCA of a device when the device exists in a daisy-chain arrangement with other devices, such as in a customer's system. Additional embodiments are also provided and described in the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incororated
    Inventor: Lee D. Whetsel
  • Method and Apparatus for Base-Lining a Calculator
    Publication number: 20100198891
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for base-lining a calculator, wherein said base-lining configures a calculator to a known configuration. The method includes connecting a calculator to a calculator network, determining the configuration desired for a calculator, and base-lining a calculator, wherein said calculator is configured according to the determined configuration desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORORATED
    Inventor: Matthew J Rea