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Method for programming complex PLD having more than one function block type

US5636368A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1994
Grant dateJun 3, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/34
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for programming programmable logic devices (PLDs) having multiple function block types to implement a logic function, whereby the logic function is mapped into one of the function block types before being mapped into the remaining function block types. In one embodiment, a PLD containing both "fast" function blocks (FFBs) and "high density" function blocks (HDFBs) are programmed such that the FFBs are programmed prior to the HDFBs. This method maximizes the overall speed of an implemented logic function.

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