Remote field upgrading of programmable logic device...

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2007-09-11

2007-09-11

Cao, Chun (Department: 2115)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Reconfiguration

C703S028000, C717S173000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10354519

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided for updating or changing configuration data stored in the PROM of a target system, the data being used to configure one or more reprogrammable logic devices such as FPGAs. In one embodiment the apparatus comprises a modem used to communicate remotely with a host system, a shadow PROM for receiving new configuration data intended for use in a target system, an interface for relaying configuration data from the shadow PROM to the target, and means for controlling the components of the update system.

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