Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1999-2000
Title: Innovations of Markus F Robinson
Introduction
Markus F Robinson is a notable inventor based in Berkeley, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of integrated circuit design, particularly in the area of design for test applications. With a total of 2 patents, Robinson's work has had a substantial impact on the industry.
Latest Patents
One of Robinson's latest patents is titled "Hierarchical scan architecture for design for test applications." This patent describes a system and method for architecting design for test circuitry within an integrated circuit design that includes subdesigns. The innovative system features both a default operational mode and a user-specified operational mode. It allows for the definition of subdesign scan chains that can be linked together to create complex scan chains. The system encompasses specification, analysis, synthesis, and reporting processes that are applicable in an integrated circuit design with a hierarchical structure.
The specification process enables users to define global scan properties, properties of specific scan chains, and test signals. The analysis phase reads the design database to architect scan chains based on inferred and defined scan elements. Importantly, the logic within the design database remains unaltered during this analysis. The synthesis phase then implements the desired design for test circuitry by modifying the design database according to the planned scan chains.
Career Highlights
Robinson is currently employed at Synopsys, Inc., a leading company in electronic design automation. His work at Synopsys has allowed him to further develop his expertise in integrated circuit design and testing methodologies.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Robinson has collaborated with several talented individuals, including James Beausang and Chris Ellingham. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of innovative solutions in the field of design for test applications.
Conclusion
Markus F Robinson is a distinguished inventor whose contributions to integrated circuit design have been recognized through his patents. His innovative approaches to design for test applications continue to influence the industry positively.