Integrated circuits with adjustable memory element power supplies
US7463057B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/17784
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Integrated circuits such as programmable logic device integrated circuits are provided with adjustable configuration random-access-memory cell power supply circuitry. The adjustable configuration random-access-memory cell power supply circuitry powers configuration random-access-memory cells on an integrated circuit. During operation of the integrated circuit, the configuration random-access-memory cells provide static output signals that turn on and off associated pass transistors. The adjustable power supply circuitry can be configured to produce different power supply voltages on different portions of an integrated circuit. The different power supply voltages accommodate circuit design constraints while minimizing power consumption due to pass transistor leakage.
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