Reconfiguration of programmable logic devices

Details Reconfiguration of programmable logic devices Reconfiguration of programmable logic devices

2008-05-20

2008-05-20

Tan, Vibol (Department: 2819)

Electronic digital logic circuitry

Multifunctional or programmable

Having details of setting or programming of interconnections...

C326S040000, C714S726000, C714S727000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07375549

ABSTRACT:
Improved reconfiguration techniques are provided for programmable logic devices (PLDs). For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a programmable logic device includes a plurality of logic blocks, a plurality of input/output blocks and corresponding input/output pins, and a plurality of configuration memory cells. The configuration memory cells are adapted to store configuration data for configuration of the logic blocks and the input/output blocks. A data port is adapted to provide a clock signal to and receive configuration data from an external memory. A plurality of circuits are adapted to hold the input/output pins in a known logic state during the configuration.

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