Configurable circuits, IC's, and systems

Details Configurable circuits, IC's, and systems Configurable circuits, IC's, and systems

2006-11-30

2008-08-05

Barnie, Rexford (Department: 2819)

Electronic digital logic circuitry

Multifunctional or programmable

Array

C326S038000, C326S039000, C326S047000, C716S030000, C712S015000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07408382

ABSTRACT:
Some embodiments of the invention provide a first configurable integrated circuit (IC) that has a first configurable IC design. The first configurable IC implements a second IC design that is specified for a second IC that is to operate a particular design rate. The first configurable IC includes several configurable logic circuits. Each configurable logic circuit can configurably perform a set of functions. The IC also includes several configurable interconnect circuits that configurably couple the logic circuits. At least several configurable circuits can reconfigure faster than the particular design rate.

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