Patents by Inventor Craig D. Force

Craig D. Force 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).

  • Capture and conversion of mixed-signal test stimuli
    Patent number: 6691077
    Abstract: A technique for translating design test bench generated signals into an Automated-Test-Equipment compatible format using existing digital pattern conversion tools. The technique uses sigma-delta modulation technology to allow conversion of analog and mixed signal stimuli into digital representations that can be converted for use in the target tester using existing digital pattern conversion tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark Burns, Craig D. Force