Programmable logic device for wireless local area network
US7142557B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for a wireless local area network programmable logic device is described. More particularly, a field programmable gate array (FPGA) is coupled to memory having programming instructions for configuring the FPGA with a medium access layer selected from more than one type of medium access layers. A physical layer is hardwired or embedded on the FPGA, or a separate integrated circuit for the physical layer is used. Additionally, the memory comprises programming instructions for a baseband controller, and may include programming instructions for a baseband processor, for configuring the FPGA in accordance therewith. In this manner, a single physical layer may be used with an FPGA to provide a multi-platform application specific standard product (ASSP). This is especially advantageous for providing multi-platform devices for use in countries or applications where one or more standards may be employed.
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