Patent ID: 6839648
Filing Date: 2005-01-04
Classification: G01R,G11C

Abstract:
1. An automated test equipment (ATE) system comprising: a first memory for storing a vector loop comprising: test vectors; a loop begin indicator; and loop end indicator; a buffer coupled to said first memory to receive data at a variable rate and for supplying buffered data at a constant rate; control logic for decoding indicators within said buffered data; address logic, responsive to said control logic, for re-addressing said first memory upon detection of said loop end indicator provided said vector loop is to be re-addressed; a second memory for storing n vectors following said loop begin indicator and for supplying said n vectors upon detection of said loop end indicator provided said vector loop is to be re-addressed; and a first multiplexer for supplying vector data at a constant rate, said first multiplexer for selecting vector data from said second memory white said first memory is being re-addressed and for selecting vector data from said butter after said first memory has been re-addressed.