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Depth-optimal mapping of logic chains in reconfigurable fabrics

US8661394B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2008
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2111/04
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of creating logic chains in a Boolean network of a reconfigurable fabric is provided. The method includes creating a plurality of logic chains in the reconfigurable fabric. The plurality of logic chains include at least one arithmetic logic chain and at least one non-arithmetic logic chain. A method of creating logic chains in a Boolean network of a look-up table based FPGA includes: applying a labeling method by (a) finding a depth increasing node, (b) isolating the depth increasing node, and (c) finding minimum height cuts; mapping to generate a mapping solution using the minimum height cuts; applying a duplication method to implement an exclusivity constraint; and arranging connections in the look-up table based FPGA using the logic chains.

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