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Synchronization modules for programmable hardware and use

US8938716B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 2014
Grant dateJan 20, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/3696
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Customizing a target system. The target system may include a first device with a first programmable hardware element (PHE) and a second device with a second PHE. Synchronization modules may be provided for implementation on the first and second PHEs. The synchronization modules may provide a standard interface for interacting with other code. A user may specify user-created code for the first and second PHEs which utilizes the synchronization modules. The user-created code may interact with the synchronization modules using the standard interface. Accordingly, hardware descriptions may be generated for the first and second PHEs of the target system. Different modules may be used for different interconnects. Additionally, multiple synchronization modules may be used, e.g., dynamically, during operation of the target system.

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