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Methods and apparatus for programmably powering down structured application-specific integrated circuits

US7304497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2005
Grant dateDec 4, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/1735
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for programmably powering down a structured application-specific integrated circuit are provided. At least one of the programmable layers of the structured ASIC that frequently provides some programmability as between or among a small number of alternative functions is used to provide this programmability.

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