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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 06, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 02, 1999
Mark W. Jennion, Chester Springs, PA (US);
Oleg Rodionov, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Unisys Corporation, Blue Bell, PA (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for translating test vectors between a format suitable for use with a standalone integrated circuit tester and a format suitable for use with an in-circuit tester are disclosed. Methods according to the invention include: providing a first test file in a first format that is suitable for use with the standalone integrated circuit tester, and translating the first test file into a second test file in a second format that is suitable for use with the in-circuit tester. Methods according to the invention also include: providing a first test file in a first format that is suitable for use with the in-circuit tester, and translating the first test file into a second test file in a second format that is suitable for use with the standalone integrated circuit tester. Apparatus according to the invention include computer-readable media having stored thereon computer-executable instructions for performing these methods.