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Method and apparatus for compiling programmable logic device configurations

US8001537B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2005
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/76
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

During compilation of a user logic design in a first type of programmable logic device (e.g., an FPGA), a log is kept of at least certain steps where choices are made. When that logic design is migrated to another type of programmable logic device (e.g., a mask-programmable logic device) the logged steps are taken into account to make sure that the same choices are made, so that the target device is functionally equivalent to the original device.

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