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Methods and apparatus for control and configuration of programmable logic devices

US7696781B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2008
Grant dateApr 13, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/17732
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Circuitry and methods are provided for control and configuration of a PLD. An embodiment of the invention comprises hard IP circuitry embedded in the PLD. The circuitry may include a gigabit MAC, a hard processor, and a DMA engine. The invention permits a variety of operations, including real-time control and remote programming, without the use of dedicated external circuitry.

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