Microprocessor question

From: gary s (gary_s_at_REMexcite.com)
Date: 10/26/04 

Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 15:58:38 -0500

I have a question that I hope someone on here can answer, or give me
an insight:

1. Is there any way to do a quick check on a microprocessor to
determine if it's "alive"? I realize manufacturers use million-dollar
testers for functional testing, but is there a way to "generically" do
a quick check on the bench using standard test equipment?

2. Ditto for speed? How can one determine if a microprocessor will run
at its marked speed on a bench?

3. If there is a "generic" feature set that is common to most
microprocessors, and what might that be?

4. How can one check for this - as far as hardware and software
requirements?

I guess I am looking for a "generic" test setup that can do something
like a bare-bones electrical QC on different microprocessor families.

Thanks for your help.

Gary

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