Methods and apparatus for implementing application specific processors
US8438521B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/30
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for efficiently implementing an application specific processor. An application specific processor includes a data path and a control path. A control path is implemented using processor components to increase resource efficiency. Both the data path and the control path can be implemented using function units that are selected, parameterized, and interconnected. A tool uses the selected function units and interconnection information to provide data for implementing the application specific processor. Missing function units or interconnections can be identified and corrected.
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