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Bank-based configuration and reconfiguration for programmable logic in a system on a chip

US6459646B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2000
Grant dateOct 1, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C8/12
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for the rapid and precise configuration of a bank of logic in a configurable system on a chip. The configuration memory array is partitioned into a plurality banks. Configuration circuitry is implemented for each bank. This allows for the configuration of one or more banks while the other banks remain operable.

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