Method for configuring circuits over a data communications link

Details Method for configuring circuits over a data communications link Method for configuring circuits over a data communications link

1997-02-24

2000-02-08

Teska, Kevin J.

39550017, 39550018, 39550019, G06F 1750

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ABSTRACT:
A method of specifying design parameters is provided for configuring circuits for programmable ICs. A design database describing a circuit is displayed in table-based format on a computer screen display. The design database may include a memory map including data to be placed in bit-storage space in the target programmable IC. This design database requires no schematics or HDL description of the circuit, even for complicated application-specific circuits. The desired parameters are entered by the user, typically using toggle buttons, pull-down menus, or keyboard entry. The selected parameters are then entered into the design database, thereby configuring the design database in accordance with the selected parameters. Next, the design database is transmitted over a data communications link such as the internet to a second computer, on which the compilation software resides. The design is then compiled and the resulting netlist is transmitted back to the originating computer. In one embodiment, a schematic symbol or HDL instantiation is also generated by the second computer, and transmitted back to the originating computer.

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