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Design information memory for configurable integrated circuits

US6498361B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 26, 1998
Grant dateDec 24, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/90
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

On a wafer that includes multiple distinct designs in each die region, a memory is included in each die region. The memory stores information specific to the design implemented in the same die region. Such stored information may include a circuit design identifier or a proprietary technology identifier. Such identifiers minimize IC confusion and aid in tracking usage of proprietary technology.

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