Abstract:
An electronic circuit containing one or more digital synchronous sequential logic blocks at least one of which is either selected or deselected during operation. The electronic circuit includes an improved clock distribution scheme that reduces power consumption, comprising identifying means for determining the select/deselect state of each said deselectable synchronous sequential logic block, coupled to disabling means for disabling the clock input to each deselected synchronous sequential logic block.
Abstract:
A Programmable Logic Device (PLD) incorporating a plurality of Programmable Logic Blocks (PLBS) providing enhanced flexibility for Cascade logic functions, each comprising a multi-input Look Up Table (LUT) providing one input to a Cascade Logic block for implementing desired Cascade Logic functions. The other input of the Cascade Logic block is a Cascade-In signal. A 2-input selection multiplexer receives one input from the output of the Cascade Logic block and the other from the output of the LUT for selecting either the Cascade Logic output or the LUT output as the unregistered output. The arrangement is such that the Cascade output and the multiplexer output are simultaneously available from the PLB.
Abstract:
A programmable logic device (PLD) has the ability to test the configuration memory either independently or during configuration. The PLD may include a selector for selecting a particular column or row of the configuration memory array, and an input data storage device for storing configuration data required to be stored in the selected column or row, or test data for testing the selected column or row. The PLD may also include an output data storage device for storing the output from the selected column or row, and test logic that provides control signals for verifying the correct operation of the data lines of the configuration memory array without disturbing the data stored in the memory array.
Abstract:
A Programmable Logic Device providing reduction in power consumption for sequential logic and data storage functions, including at least one circuit arrangement configurable to function as a dual-edge-triggered flip-flop operating on a selected one or both edges of the circuit clock.
Abstract:
An improved Programmable Logic Device architecture that provides more efficient utilization of resources by enabling access to defined circuit elements in the domain of any Programmable Logic Block (PLB) from any other PLB in the device, by incorporating a connecting means in the routing structure for selectively connecting the input or output of the circuit element in the domain of the PLB to the common interconnect matrix connecting all the PLBs together.