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Structured ASIC device with configurable die size and selectable embedded functions

US7337425B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2004
Grant dateFeb 26, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/907
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One embodiment of the present invention provides for a master or universal base and base tooling which addresses the general purpose Structured ASIC requirements. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a common set of base tooling from which the master/universal base is created as well as additional custom bases with customized selection and quantity of embedded Platform ASIC functions. Embodiments can utilize conventional Structured ASIC architecture and processing and are compatible with traditional probing and packaging.

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