Computer-aided design and analysis of circuits and semiconductor – Nanotechnology related integrated circuit design
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-06
2006-06-06
Thompson, A. M. (Department: 2825)
Computer-aided design and analysis of circuits and semiconductor
Nanotechnology related integrated circuit design
C716S030000, C716S030000, C716S030000, C326S039000, C326S040000, C326S041000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07058920
ABSTRACT:
In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a hole is formed within an LE array of a PLD by interrupting the LE array base signal routing architecture such that a hole is left for IP function block to be incorporated. An interface region is provided for interfacing the remaining LE array base signal routing architecture to the IP function block.
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Betz Vaughn Timothy
Cliff Richard
Johnson Brian
Lane Chris
Lee Andy L.
Altera Corporation
Fish & Neave IP Group of Ropes & Gray LLP
Rossoshek Helen
Thompson A. M.
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