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Using high-level language functions in HDL synthesis tools

US7574688B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2006
Grant dateAug 11, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/327
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of integrating a High-level Language (HLL) function with a Hardware Description Language (HDL) representation of a circuit design can include identifying an attribute of the HDL representation of the circuit design that is resolved at compile time and determining a value for the attribute using an HLL function when compiling the HDL representation of the circuit design.

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