| abstract |
A test validation process for a semiconductor device applies signals indicating a test mode to the semiconductor device. The device produces output signals and the output signals are read to determine whether the device is in the indicated test mode. The test mode is conducted by operating the device. The output signals are read upon completion of the test mode to determine if the device is still in the indicated test mode. The test validation method is useful for memory chips and particularly Dynamic Random Access Memory, DRAM, devices that are burn-in stress tested. |