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PLD architecture for flexible placement of IP function blocks

US6605962B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2002
Grant dateAug 12, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/17796
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a hole is formed within an LE array of a PLD by interrupting the LE array base signal routing architecture such that a hole is left for IP function block to be incorporated. An interface region is provided for interfacing the remaining LE array base signal routing architecture to the IP function block.

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