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System for operating a programmable logic device having a defective region

US7228521B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2005
Grant dateJun 5, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 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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