System for operating a programmable logic device having a defective region
US7228521B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/318516
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A code is generated for a programmable logic device (“PLD”) having a plurality of regions including at least one defective region. The code indicates a defective region or regions of the PLD. A user enters the code before running placement and routing. A guide file associated with the code blocks out the defective region(s) of the PLD during placement and routing.
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