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Radio frequency identification (RFID) and programmable logic device (PLD) integration and applications

  • US 7,429,926 B1
  • Filed: 07/20/2005
  • Issued: 09/30/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/20/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a Programmable Logic Device (PLD);

    a radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna connected to an input/output port of the PLD enabling wireless communication with the PLD, wherein the radio frequency identification antenna is formed by a plurality of interconnected metal layers embedded and is coupled to doped regions within a semiconductor die where the programmable logic device is formed; and

    one or more vias extending between the plurality of interconnected metal layers and the doped regions to couple the radio frequency identification antenna to the semiconductor die.

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