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Self-checking and self-correcting internal configuration port circuitry

US8099625B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2009
Grant dateJan 17, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/2017
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for self-checking and self-correcting memory states of a programmable resource is described. Programmable resource of an integrated circuit has a first core and a second core instantiated therein. A first internal configuration port and a second internal configuration port of the integrated circuit are respectively connected to the first core and the second core. The second core is coupled to the first core for monitoring operation of the first core with the second core, and the second core is configured to obtain control responsive to a failure of the first core or the first internal configuration port for a self-correcting mode.

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