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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 21, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 21, 2008
Rodney Ivan Martens, Danville, CA (US);
Jun Jason Yao, San Ramon, CA (US);
Rodney Ivan Martens, Danville, CA (US);
Jun Jason Yao, San Ramon, CA (US);
FormFactor, Inc., Livermore, CA (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for switching electrical signals are provided herein. In some embodiments a smart switch is provided, the smart switch may include a switch having a wipe capability; a monitor coupled to the switch for monitoring a performance characteristic thereof; and a controller configured to provide a stepped change in wipe applied by the switch between closing cycles thereof in response to the monitored performance characteristic. In some embodiments, an electronic device may be provided having a smart switch disposed therein.
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