摘要:
A memory device, with increased storage speed and enhanced memory utilization, can be implemented by using multiplex clocking and efficient device design and enhanced flip-flop utilization. Transit time through the circuit, and hence circuit speed, can be controlled through multiplexed clock signals, and is increased by using fewer transistors in the signal path and allowing data to be transmitted directly to the flip-flop output by bypassing the flip-flop's master latch input.
摘要:
An AND array for an erasable programmable logic device (EPLD) includes word-line transition detectors for indicating high-to-low word-line transitions. Such transitions are a condition precedent for low to-high bit line transitions. Transition indications are buffered by a fast transition-detection sense amplifier, the output of which is provided to each of plural "mode-switchable" sense amplifiers that read out the bit lines for the AND array. Each mode-switchable sense amplifier logically combines the transition indication with its own output to select its operating mode. A fast (strong source-current) mode is entered only when,the transition indication is active and the present output of the sense amplifier is low. Otherwise, which is most of the time, the mode switchable sense amplifier remains in a low-power (weak source-current) mode. This arrangement provides higher speed operation with relatively low time-averaged power consumption.
摘要:
A power-on reset circuit is provided which holds an integrated circuit device in a reset mode until at least two conditions are satisfied: supply voltage Vcc must be above a specified value and sense amplifiers in the device must be able to operate properly. Delay circuits and Schmitt trigger circuits also improve the stability of the signal which releases the device from its reset mode.
摘要:
A programmable logic device (PLD) including configurable circuitry for altering the speed-versus-power characteristics of the PLD after production, and for allowing the PLD to selectively operate on either a 3.3-volt or a 5-volt power supply. The configurable circuitry includes an input buffer, an output buffer and a reference generator. The input buffer includes a dedicated P-channel transistor connected in series with a dedicated N-channel transistor, and a plurality of trip-point adjustment transistors which are selectively connected in parallel with the dedicated transistors to adjust the trip-point of the input buffer by altering the N-to-P ratio. The output buffer includes two configurable buffers whose trip-points are also adjustable. A configurable reference generator is also provided for generating a high precision reference voltage which is supplied to the sense amplifiers located in the function blocks and interconnect matrix of the PLD.
摘要:
An in-system programing/erasing/verifying structure for non-volatile programable logic devices includes a data input pin, a data output pin, an instruction register, a plurality of data registers including an ISP register, wherein said instruction register and said plurality of data registers are coupled in parallel between said data input pin and said data output pin, and a controller for synchronizing said instruction register and said plurality of data registers. The ISP register includes: an address field, a data field, and a status field. An ISP instruction need only be entered once to program/erase the entire device. Specifically, the address/data packets can be shifted back to back into the ISP register without inserting multiple instructions between each packet at the data input pin, thereby dramatically decreasing the time required to program/erase the entire device in comparison to known ISP methods. Furthermore, the invention provides an efficient method for providing the status (i.e. result), of the ISP operations to either the end-user or the supporting software.
摘要:
A programmable logic device having macrocells enables gate cascades between macrocells to occur with a faster signal transit time, while preserving the flip flop function of the cascaded macrocells by reallocating a redirectable flip flop reset product term to the flip flop input. All gate product terms are retained during cascading. The macrocell logic is optimized for fast signal transit with selectable flip flop clocking. Multiplex clocking and programming are done with fewer transistors in the signal path, further reducing signal transit time.
摘要:
A sense amplifier of the present invention provides power savings of between 30% to 70% for typical usage of a programmable logic device. In one embodiment, this sense amplifier includes circuitry for detecting and propagating the logic state on a bit line, an amplifier for amplifying the propagated logic state, and configuration logic for receiving a first configuration bit and a second configuration bit. If the first configuration bit and the second configuration bit have different logic states (indicating a non-toggling state), then the sense amplifier mimics the bit line at either a first logic state or a second logic state. Specifically, if the first configuration bit has the first logic state and the second configuration bit has the second logic state, then the sense amplifier mimics the bit line at the first logic state. However, if the first configuration bit has the second logic state and the second configuration bit has the first logic state, then the sense amplifier mimics the bit line at the second logic state. The sense amplifier of the present invention in its non-toggling states prevents the formation of a current branch, thereby eliminating undesirable power consumption. In contrast, if the first and second configuration bits have the same logic state (indicating a toggling state), then the sense amplifier toggles based on the change in voltage on the bit line.
摘要:
A programmable logic device having macrocells enables gate cascades between macrocells to occur with a faster signal transit time, while preserving the flip flop function of the cascaded macrocells by reallocating a redirectable flip flop reset product term to the flip flop input. All gate product terms are retained during cascading. The macrocell logic is optimized for fast signal transit with selectable flip flop clocking. Multiplex clocking and programming are done with fewer transistors in the signal path, further reducing signal transit time.