System and apparatus with IC resource interconnect
US8467218B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/405
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various novel aspects are disclosed by reference to an integrated circuit block that includes programmable regions, and extra-block connection pins or points with adapter circuitry, coupled by an interconnect system. Multiple independent interconnects are disclosed within the interconnect system, as are options for the composition of the programmable regions and their connectivity with the interconnect system. Adapter circuitry is disclosed that includes support for coupling extra-block memory circuits or devices using a variety of modes, protocols, and options. Modular circuit blocks provide flexibility at the interface between programmable region and fixed function circuitry.
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