Electronic digital logic circuitry – Multifunctional or programmable – Array
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-03
2005-05-03
Tan, Vibol (Department: 2819)
Electronic digital logic circuitry
Multifunctional or programmable
Array
C326S041000, C326S039000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06888373
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a configurable logic circuit that includes at least 6 inputs and at least two outputs. The configurable logic element can carry out only a subset of all 6-input logic functions and, thus, requires a substantially smaller silicon area than a 6-LUT that can perform all 6-input logic functions. Also, the configurable logic circuit can be configured such that a first subset of the inputs drive one of the outputs and a second subset of the inputs drive another output.
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Kaptanoglu Sinan
Lewis David
Pedersen Bruce
Altera Corporation
Morrison & Foerster / LLP
Tan Vibol
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