Omnibus logic element for packing or fracturing

Details Omnibus logic element for packing or fracturing Omnibus logic element for packing or fracturing

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Cho, James (Department: 2819)

Electronic digital logic circuitry

Multifunctional or programmable

Array

C326S047000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07911230

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a logic element (LE) that can provide a number of advantageous features. For example, the LE can be configured to implement register packing and/or a fracturable look up table.

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