Memory testing with selective use of an error correction code decoder

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PATENT NO 8862953
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13734334

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A method includes directing an access of a memory location of a memory device to an error correction code (ECC) decoder in response to receiving a test activation request indicating the memory location. The method also includes writing a test pattern to the memory location and reading a value from the memory location. The method further includes determining whether a fault is detected at the memory location based on a comparison of the test pattern and the value.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Gollub, Marc A Round Rock, US 45 364
Paulraj, Girisankar Tamilnadu, IN 24 119
Vidyapoornachary, Diyanesh B Bangalore, IN 14 166
Wright, Kenneth L Austin, US 99 769

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