Memory Device Debugging on Host Platforms

摘要

A system and method are disclosed for an electronic integrated circuit to communicate with different hosts via different interfaces using the same host protocol. The system may use a host interface circuit to select a first set of electrical contacts or a second set of electrical contacts in order for a first host or a second host, respectively, to communicate with the electronic integrated circuit using a host protocol. The method may include switching from communicating with the first host using the first set of electrical contacts to communicating with the second host using the second set of electrical contacts in order for the second host to test the electronic integrated circuit.

主权项

1. An electronic integrated circuit configured to communicate with one of multiple hosts, the electronic integrated circuit comprising:
electronic circuitry configured to perform at least one function and configured to communicate using a host protocol; a package configured to house the electronic circuitry; a first set of electrical contacts on an exterior of the package and configured for communication with a first host via the host protocol; a second set of electrical contacts on the exterior of the package and configured for communication with a second host via the host protocol; and a host interface switch configured to input one or more signals to select some or all of the first set of electrical contacts or to select some or all of the second set of electrical contacts in order for one of the first host or the second host to communicate with the electronic circuitry via the host protocol.