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IC tap/scan test port access with tap lock circuitry
   
Document Number
US Patent 7003707
Issued Date
February 21, 2006
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Connection circuitry provides for TAP and internal scan test ports to be merged so they both can co-exist and operate from the same set of IC pins and/or core leads or terminals. This arrangement provides for the merged TAP and scan test port interfaces to be selected individually or in groups. Internal Tap Lock circuitry uses only the existing 1149.1 interface signals to produce a Lock Out signal to enable and disable a TMS/CS signal to the TAP circuitry.
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Published
February 21, 2006
Application Number
09/845,879
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April 30, 2001
US Classification
714/727   714/724
Int'l Classification
G01R   31/28   (20060101)  
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority under priority under 35 USC 119(e)(1) of provisional application Ser. No. 60/212,417, filed Jun. 19, 2000 and provisional application Ser. No. 60/200,418 filed Apr. 28, 2000.
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714/724   714/725   714/726   714/727   714/733   714/734   714/30  
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