Patent ID: 7496818
Filing Date: 2009-02-24
Classification: G01R,G06F

Abstract:
1. A system for retrieving test information from a target integrated circuit, comprising: a serializer that receives said test information in a first format and that reformats said test information into first and second serial messages, wherein said serializer is located on said target integrated circuit and has a first serial output that sends said first serial message and a second serial output that sends said second serial message; and a deserializer that communicates with said first and second serial outputs and that receives said first serial message and said second serial message, wherein said deserializer retrieves a first portion of said test information from said first serial message and a second portion of said test information from said second serial message, and reconstructs said test information from said first portion and said second portion, wherein said serializer begins sending said first serial message before beginning to send said second serial message.