Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2013
Title: Hsiu C Ma: Innovator in Test Mode Gate Operation
Introduction
Hsiu C Ma is a notable inventor based in Santa Clara, CA, who has made significant contributions to the field of circuit design. With a focus on enhancing the functionality of combinational logic circuits, Ma has developed innovative methods that improve test mode operations.
Latest Patents
Hsiu C Ma holds a patent for a "System and method of test mode gate operation." This invention discloses a system and method to select a gate to be modified as a test isolation gate. In a particular embodiment, the method includes, after a layout phase of generating a design of a circuit, receiving timing information related to the design of the circuit. The method also involves selectively identifying at least one gate of a combinational logic portion of the design to be modified to respond to a test enable signal, with the identification based at least partially on the timing information. Furthermore, the method includes modifying the at least one gate, which is fixed at a constant level during a test mode and is dynamically changeable during a functional mode of operation of the circuit. Hsiu C Ma has 1 patent to his name.
Career Highlights
Hsiu C Ma is currently employed at Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading company in the telecommunications and semiconductor industry. His work at Qualcomm has allowed him to apply his innovative ideas in practical applications, contributing to advancements in technology.
Collaborations
Hsiu C Ma has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Frederick C Jen and Li Qiu, who have also made significant contributions to the field of circuit design.
Conclusion
Hsiu C Ma's innovative work in test mode gate operation exemplifies the importance of advancements in circuit design. His contributions continue to influence the industry and pave the way for future innovations.