Computer-aided design and analysis of circuits and semiconductor – Nanotechnology related integrated circuit design
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-24
2008-06-24
Dinh, Paul (Department: 2825)
Computer-aided design and analysis of circuits and semiconductor
Nanotechnology related integrated circuit design
C716S030000, C716S030000, C716S030000, C716S030000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07392489
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are provided for efficiently implementing an application specific processor. An application specific processor includes a data path and a control path. A control path is implemented using processor components to increase resource efficiency. Both the data path and the control path can be implemented using function units that are selected, parameterized, and interconnected. A tool uses the selected function units and interconnection information to provide data for implementing the application specific processor. Missing function units or interconnections can be identified and corrected.
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Jackson Robert
Perry Steven
Altera Corporation
Dinh Paul
Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson
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