Patents by Inventor Garz Zimmerman

Garz Zimmerman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Built-in-self-test using embedded memory and processor in an application specific integrated circuit
    Publication number: 20030023914
    Abstract: A test method for an ASIC uses an embedded processor in the ASIC to execute test routines from an embedded memory or an external memory. During ASIC production, the test routines can comprehensively test of the blocks of the ASIC without a complicated test pattern from test equipment. The test routines can also perform power-up tests in systems or end products containing the ASIC. Test selection, activation, and result output can be implement using a few terminals of the ASIC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Richard D. Taylor, Mark D. Montierth, Melvin D. Bodily, Garz Zimmerman, John D. Marshall