Programmable logic array integrated circuit devices with flexible carry chains
US5631576A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 20, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/17704
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A programmable logic array integrated circuit has a plurality of logic modules, each of which is programmable to perform any of several logic functions. One such function is the performance of one place of binary addition yielding a sum out signal and a carry out signal. In addition to a dedicated carry chain which conveys the carry out signal of each logic module to the carry in input of another predetermined logic module, circuitry is provided for allowing the carry out signal of each logic module to be alternatively routed through the more general interconnection circuitry of the device. This increases the flexibility of routing of the carry out signals, thereby increasing the flexibility of use of the integrated circuit. Improved circuitry for handling a carry in signal may also be provided in each logic module.
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