Embedded configurable logic ASIC
DCFirst Claim
1. In an application specific integrated circuit (“
- ASIC”
) that includes at least one hardware, non-programmable functional block adapted for performing a function, an improvement comprising;
a programmable logic block (“
PLB”
) included in the ASIC, said PLB being electrically programmable for performing, during normal operation of the ASIC, at least one function that complements the function performed using the hardware, non-programmable functional block.
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Abstract
An Application Specific Integrated Circuit (“ASIC”) (10, 30 and 40), which includes at least one hardware, non-programmable functional block (12, 14, 16, 18, 22, 32, 44, 46 and 48), also includes a programmable logic block (“PLB”) (26). The PLB (26) is electrically programmable for performing at least one function that complements a function performed using the hardware, non-programmable functional block (12, 14, 16, 18, 22, 32, 44, 46 and 48). The presence of the PLB (26) in the ASIC providing system builders with an opportunity to readily differentiate products within their respective product lines by adding particular functions to the ASIC, and to also functionally differentiate among various products offered by competing system builders.
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31 Claims
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1. In an application specific integrated circuit (“
- ASIC”
) that includes at least one hardware, non-programmable functional block adapted for performing a function, an improvement comprising;a programmable logic block (“
PLB”
) included in the ASIC, said PLB being electrically programmable for performing, during normal operation of the ASIC, at least one function that complements the function performed using the hardware, non-programmable functional block.- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An ASIC comprising:
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a hardware, non-programmable functional block which is adapted for performing a functions; and
a PLB that is electrically programmable for performing, during normal operation of the ASIC, at least one function that complements a function performed by said hardware, non-programmable functional block.
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21. In a PCIBC ASIC that includes at least:
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a first hardware, non-programmable FIFO functional block; and
a second hardware, non-programmable processor functional block;
an improvement comprising; a PLB included in the ASIC, said PLB being electrically programmable for performing, during normal operation of the ASIC, at least one function that complements the function performed using the hardware, non-programmable FIFO functional block. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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23. In a SCC ASIC that includes at least:
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a first hardware, non-programmable SIO functional block; and
a second hardware, non-programmable processor functional block;
an improvement comprising; a PLB included in the ASIC, said PLB being electrically programmable for performing, during normal operation of the ASIC, at least one function that complements the function performed using the hardware, non-programmable SIO functional block. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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25. In a RFDIC ASIC that includes at least:
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a first hardware, non-programmable Up/Down Frequency Converter functional block; and
a second hardware, non-programmable processor functional block;
an improvement comprising; a PLB included in the ASIC, said PLB being electrically programmable for performing, during normal operation of the ASIC, at least one function that complements the function performed using the hardware, non-programmable Up/Down Frequency Converter functional block. - View Dependent Claims (26)
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27. In a RFDIC ASIC that includes at least:
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a first hardware, non-programmable Frequency-Hopping Spread-Spectrum Modulator/Demodulator functional block; and
a second hardware, non-programmable processor functional block;
an improvement comprising; a PLB included in the ASIC, said PLB being electrically programmable for performing, during normal operation of the ASIC, at least one function that complements the function performed using the hardware, non-programmable Frequency-Hopping Spread-Spectrum Modulator/Demodulator functional block. - View Dependent Claims (28)
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29. In a RFDIC ASIC that includes at least:
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a first hardware, non-programmable Base-band ADC and DAC functional block; and
a second hardware, non-programmable processor functional block;
an improvement comprising; a PLB included in the ASIC, said PLB being electrically programmable for performing, during normal operation of the ASIC, at least one function that complements the function performed using the hardware, non-programmable Base-band ADC and DAC functional block. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31)
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