Mask programmable security system for a data processor and method therefor

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PATENT NO 5704039
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08632179

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A data processing system (10) allows an authorized user to unlock a security mode by providing a code stored in a plurality of mask registers (60,62,66) such that the system is selectively allowed to communicate with an external device. When an reset signal is received, a selector (48) selects a first mask register (60) and retrieves a first stored address value and a first stored data value therefrom. The first stored address and data values are respectively compared with a first address value and a first data value by a comparator (44). This process of selecting and comparing continues until a final match signal is asserted. When the final match signal is asserted, a secure signal is negated and the system may communicate with the external user.

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FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR INC6501 WILLIAM CANNON DRIVE WEST AUSTIN TX 78735

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
LaViolette, William P Austin, TX 5 205
Pechonis, Daniel W Austin, TX 7 73
Yishay, Oded Austin, TX 16 223

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