Electronic digital logic circuitry – Multifunctional or programmable – Array
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-13
2009-12-22
Tran, Anh Q (Department: 2819)
Electronic digital logic circuitry
Multifunctional or programmable
Array
C326S038000, C326S041000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07635987
ABSTRACT:
An integrated circuit includes a plurality of tiles. Each tile includes a processor, a switch including switching circuitry to forward data over data paths from other tiles to the processor and to switches of other tiles, and reconfigurable logic that includes one or more connections to the switch.
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