Built-in current sensor for I/sub DDQ/ test in CMOS

This paper presents a current sensor circuit which can be built into a CMOS logic circuit to perform a self test for leakage current. The distinct features of the current sensor circuitry are described in detail. The circuit is verified by using the SPICE2 simulator.<<ETX>>

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