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Apparatus and methods for configuration of programmable logic devices

US7253657B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2003
Grant dateAug 7, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/17748
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A programmable logic device (PLD) includes configuration circuitry. The configuration circuitry is adapted to receive serial configuration data from a configuration device. The configuration circuitry is further adapted to program a function of the PLD without using an input buffer to store the configuration data.

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