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Method and apparatus for implementing soft constraints in tools used for designing systems on programmable logic devices

US7194720B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2003
Grant dateMar 20, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/39
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for designing a system on a target device utilizing programmable logic devices (PLDs) includes generating options for utilizing resources on the PLDs in response to user specified constraints. The options for utilizing the resources on the PLDs are refined independent of the user specified constraints.

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