Processor condition sensing circuits, systems and methods

(21) Appl. No.: 09/346,076

(22) Filed: Jul. 1, 1999

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(51) Int. C I. G06F 11/30

(52) U.S. CI 714/30; 712/227

(58) Field of Search 714/30; 712/227

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Primary Examiner—Stephen M. Baker

(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm—Lawrence J. Bassuk; W.

James Brady; Frederick J. Telecky, Jr.

(57) ABSTRACT

A data processing device including a semiconductor chip, an electronic processor on-chip and an on-chip condition sensor connected to the electronic processor for analysis of the operations.

13 Claims, 60 Drawing Sheets