Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2008-2010
Title: The Innovations of John DiCosola
Introduction
John DiCosola is a notable inventor based in Pleasanton, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of programmable integrated circuits. With a total of 2 patents, his work focuses on enhancing the reliability and efficiency of electronic testing methods.
Latest Patents
One of DiCosola's latest patents is titled "Functional failure analysis techniques for programmable integrated circuits." This invention provides techniques for isolating failed routing resources on a programmable circuit. The process involves feeding failing test patterns and test logs into a Statistical Failure Isolation (SFI) tool. The SFI tool extracts failing paths from the test patterns, allowing for a statistical analysis of interconnect resources related to these paths. The resources are then tallied to create a histogram, which is used by an Adaptive Failure Isolation (AFI) tool to auto-generate verification patterns. These patterns help testers isolate failed interconnect resources effectively.
Another significant patent is the "Method of maintaining signal integrity across a capacitive coupled solder bump." This invention introduces a novel method and computer program product that utilizes an interface capacitor formed by the metal of the probe tip and a dielectric layer created by contaminants on a solder bump. The interface capacitor forms a capacitive divider with the inherent capacitances of the automatic test equipment and the device under test (DUT). This method allows for valid testing of the DUT, even when all I/O bumps have an oxide layer.
Career Highlights
John DiCosola is currently employed at Altera Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the field of integrated circuits. His work has been instrumental in advancing testing methodologies that ensure the reliability of electronic devices.
Collaborations
DiCosola has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Michael Harms and Eric C. Chang. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of innovative solutions in the industry.
Conclusion
John DiCosola's contributions to the field of programmable integrated circuits through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and excellence. His work continues to impact the reliability of electronic testing methods significantly.