Methods and apparatus for control and configuration of programmable logic devices
US7696781B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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