H03K19/17708

Method and circuit for integrating a programmable matrix in the field of reconfigurable logic gates employing a non-lineal system and an efficient programmable rewiring

The present invention relates to the field of reconfigurable computing also known as dynamic computing and, more particularly, to reconfigurable architectures logic gates and programmable wiring connections between them and the input interfaces and output interfaces. There is growing interest in developing new hardware architectures to complement or replace existing static architectures, and recently, there has been a theoretical direction to explore the richness of nonlinear dynamical systems to implement reconfigurable hardware (dynamic). The present invention is to use a nonlinear to emulate different logic gates dynamic system that are the basis of general-purpose computing, and after obtaining the logic gates, integrate these elements into a programmable device by the user, ie for create a field programmable array of reconfigurable logic gates.

Substrate connection system and inkjet recording device
09815277 · 2017-11-14 · ·

After powered on, a check unit rewrites a lookup table in a memory of a programmable logic circuit unit to one of lookup tables in its own memory so as to switch a circuit state that a logic circuit implements. When the check unit outputs an inquiry signal in this state and an identification signal which responds to the inquiry signal is input into the check unit from a check circuit of a sub substrate via the logic circuit and a port, the sub substrate corresponding to the identification signal is specified as a connection destination of connectors. The circuit state of the logic circuit is optimized on the basis of a result of specification of the sub substrate as the connection destination obtained by repeating the above-mentioned operation.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING MULTIPLE POWER DOMAINS A PROGRAMMABLE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

A semiconductor device, able to be selectively configured to perform one or more user defined logic functions, includes a semiconductor die and a selectable power regulator. The semiconductor die, in one aspect, includes a first region and a second region. The first region is operatable to perform a first set of logic functions based on a first power domain having a first voltage. The second region is configured to perform a second set of logic functions based on a second power domain having a second voltage. The selectable power regulator, in one embodiment, provides the second voltage for facilitating the second power domain in the second region of the semiconductor die in response to at least one enabling input from the first region of the semiconductor die.

Method and Apparatus for Providing Multiple Power Domains in A Programmable Semiconductor Device

A semiconductor device, able to be selectively configured to perform one or more user defined logic functions, includes a semiconductor die and a selectable power regulator. The semiconductor die, in one aspect, includes a first region and a second region. The first region is operatable to perform a first set of logic functions based on a first power domain having a first voltage. The second region is configured to perform a second set of logic functions based on a second power domain having a second voltage. The selectable power regulator, in one embodiment, provides the second voltage for facilitating the second power domain in the second region of the semiconductor die in response to at least one enabling input from the first region of the semiconductor die.

Data processing engine array architecture with memory tiles

An integrated circuit can include a data processing engine (DPE) array having a plurality of tiles. The plurality of tiles can include a plurality of DPE tiles, wherein each DPE tile includes a stream switch, a core configured to perform operations, and a memory module. The plurality of tiles can include a plurality of memory tiles, wherein each memory tile includes a stream switch, a direct memory access (DMA) engine, and a random-access memory. The DMA engine of each memory tile may be configured to access the random-access memory within the same memory tile and the random-access memory of at least one other memory tile. Selected ones of the plurality of DPE tiles may be configured to access selected ones of the plurality of memory tiles via the stream switches.

Interface for parallel configuration of programmable devices

An integrated circuit device may include programmable logic fabric disposed on a first integrated circuit die and having configuration memory. The integrated circuit device may also include a base die that may provide memory and/or operating supporting circuitry. The first die and the second die may be coupled using a high-speed parallel interface. The interface may employ microbumps. The first die and the second die may also include controllers for the interface.

Detection and mitigation of unstable cells in unclonable cell array

A circuit includes a set of multiple bit generating cells. One or more adjustable characterization circuits are coupled to inputs to the bit generating cells to affect the outputs of the bit generating cells. Based on the effect of the characterization circuit(s) on the outputs of the bit generating cells, a subset less than all of the bit generating cells is selected.

Stability of bit generating cells through aging

Bit generating cells are subjected to processes that accelerate aging-related characteristics before they are configured for use in the field (enrolled). Aging improves the reliability of the cells by shifting device characteristic in a direction that improves the cell behavior with respect not only to aging but also environment variations. Outputs of the cells are read, and the cells are reconfigured with a bias to output an opposite value, and then aged for enrollment.

SECTIONAL CONFIGURATION FOR PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DEVICES
20230353156 · 2023-11-02 · ·

A bit line (BL) may be coupled at a first end to a BL driver (BLD) and at a second end to a BL receiver (BLR). The BL include a plurality of sections and each BL section may be coupled to at least one corresponding sectional configuration memory latch controlled by: at least one sectional word line write (WLW-k) signal, which when asserted enables data to be written into the at least one corresponding sectional configuration memory latch when a corresponding tri-stateable sectional driver (SD-k) is activated, and at least one sectional word line read (WLR-k) signal, which when asserted enables data to be from the at least one corresponding sectional configuration memory latch when the corresponding sectional pull-up (PU-k) is activated.

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC ARRAY WITH RELIABLE TIMING

An integrated circuit includes a programmable logic array. The programmable logic array incudes a plurality of logic elements arranged in rows and columns. Each logic element includes a direct output and a synchronized output. The direct output of each logic element is coupled to all other logic elements of higher rank, but is not coupled to logic elements of lower rank.