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Distributed memory architecture for a configurable logic array and method for using distributed memory

Patent 5343406 Issued on August 30, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject August 30, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

Application

No. 387566 filed on 07/28/1989

US Classes:

716/16, PLA, PLD, FPGA, OR MCM326/40, With flip-flop or sequential device716/17Programmable integrated circuit (e.g., basic cell, standard cell, macrocell)

Examiners

Primary: Ramirez, Ellis B.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • 0238642 JP 10/13/1987

International Classes

G06F 007/38
H03K 019/00

Abstract

Additional circuitry for a configurable logic array having logic functions which are programmed by loading memory cells which cause the logic array to generate a desired function. With the additional circuitry, the memory cells can also be used as memory for access by other parts of the logic array during operation.

Other References

  • Merchand; "An Alterable Programmable Logic Array"; IEEE Journal of Solid State Physics; Oct. 1985
  • Xilinx Programmable Gate Array Data Book, 1988, available from Xilinx, Inc., 2100 Logic Drive, San Jose, Calif. 9512
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