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Integrated circuit arrangement, and method for programming an integrated circuit arrangement

US7724167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2004
Grant dateMay 25, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/1732
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit includes a comparator having a first input, a second input, and an output for providing a comparison result. The first input is connected to a readable component having a predefined value, and the second input is connected to a reference component. A control unit is at the output of the comparator. The control unit controls at least one function block based on the comparison result.

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