摘要:
An improved architecture for programming an output cell (macro cell) in a PLD. The memory cells for the macro cell (18) are stored in the main array (10) itself. Upon power-up, a power-on sense circuit (40) senses the presence of power and enables an architecture portion (14) of the main array (10) while disabling the rest (12) of the main array (10). The power-on sense signal (POS) also enables a path from the output of the array to the macro cell elements (18) to be programmed. When the power-on sense signal (POS) is removed a short time after power-up, this path is blocked so that the array outputs continue on their normal path and the architecture portion (14) of the array (10) is disabled while the rest (12) of the array (10) is enabled for normal operation.
摘要:
One of the programmable elements of the array (20) is designated as a security element (22), and its output is coupled to a latching mechanism (30). The output of the latching mechanism (30) is coupled to a mechanism (36) for disabling the read output of the array (20). The latching mechanism (30) is enabled for a short time by a pulse when power is applied to the circuit. Thus, when power is first applied, the security fuse (22) has not been set and the latch output will allow data to be read. While power is applied, all of the programmable elements can be set, including the security element (22). All the elements, including the security fuse (22), can then be verified by reading them out. When power is turned off and subsequently reapplied, the latch (30) will then be enabled and the set security fuse level will appear at the latch output, thereby disabling the reading out of the program data. The present invention thus allows verification of the setting of the security fuse (22) and verification of the other programmable elements after the security fuse (22) has been set.
摘要:
One of the programmable elements of the array (20) is designated as a security element (22), and its output is coupled to a latching mechanism (30). The output of the latching mechanism (30) is coupled to a mechanism (36) for disabling the read output of the array (20). The latching mechanism (30) is enabled for a short time by a pulse when power is applied to the circuit. Thus, when power is first applied, the security fuse (22) has not been set and the latch output will allow data to be read. While power is applied, all of the programmable elements can be set, including the security element (22). All the elements, including the security fuse (22), can then be verified by reading them out. When power is turned off and subsequently reapplied, the latch (30) will then be enabled and the set security fuse level will appear at the latch output, thereby disabling the reading out of the program data. The present invention thus allows verification of the setting of the security fuse (22) and verification of the other programmable elements after the security fuse (22) has been set.
摘要:
An improved architecture for programming an output cell (macro cell) in a PLD. The memory cells for the macro cell (18) are stored in the main array (10) itself. Upon power-up, a power-on sense circuit (40) senses the presence of power and enables an architecture portion (14) of the main array (10) while disabling the rest (12) of the main array (10). The power-on sense signal (POS) also enables a path from the output of the array to the macro cell elements (18) to be programmed. When the power-on sense signal (POS) is removed a short time after power-up, this path is blocked so that the array outputs continue on their normal path and the architecture portion (14) of the array (10) is disabled while the rest (12) of the array (10) is enabled for normal operation.