摘要:
A logic element includes memory elements, multiplexers, and controls. The multiplexers are arranged in levels including a highest level of multiplexers with inputs connected to the memory elements and outputs connected to inputs of a next-to-highest level of multiplexers and a first level of multiplexers with inputs connected to outputs of a second level of multiplexers and at least one output. The controls are connected to the multiplexers. In a first operational mode the controls determine a first-mode output at the at least one output of the first level of multiplexers, and in a second operational mode the controls determine a plurality of second-mode outputs at selected outputs of multiplexers not at the first level of multiplexers.
摘要:
An FPGA architecture has top, middle and low levels. The top level is an array of B 16×16 tiles enclosed by I/O blocks. The routing resources in the middle level are expressway routing channels including interconnect conductors. At the lowest level, there are block connect routing channels, local mesh routing channels, and direct connect interconnect conductors to connect the logic elements to further routing resources. Each B1 block includes four clusters of devices. Each of the clusters includes first and second LUT3s, a LUT2, and a DFF. Each of the LUT3s have three inputs and one output. Each of the LUT2s have two inputs and one output. Each DFF has a data input and a data output. In each of the clusters the outputs of the LUT3s are multiplexed to the input of DFF, and symmetrized with the output of the DFF to form two outputs of each of the clusters.
摘要:
A programmable logic element grouping for use in multiple instances on a programmable logic device includes more than the traditional number of logic elements sharing secondary signal (e.g., clock, clock enable, clear, etc.) selection circuitry. The logic elements in such a grouping are divided into at least two subgroups. Programmable interconnection circuitry is provided for selectively applying signals from outside the grouping and signals fed back from the logic elements in the grouping to primary inputs of the logic elements in the grouping. The programmable interconnection circuitry limits possible application of at least some of these signals to one or the other of the subgroups, and/or provides for possible application of at least some of these signals to a greater percentage of the primary inputs to one of the subgroups than to the other.
摘要:
An FPGA architecture has top, middle and low levels. The top level of the architecture is an array of the B16×16 tiles arranged in a rectangular array and enclosed by I/O blocks on the periphery. On each of the four sides of a B16×16 tile, and also associated with each of the I/O blocks is a freeway routing channel. A B16×16 tile in the middle level of hierarchy is a sixteen by sixteen array of B1 blocks. The routing resources in the middle level of hierarchy are expressway routing channels M1, M2, and M3 including groups of interconnect conductors. At the lowest level of the semi-hierarchical FPGA architecture, there are block connect (BC) routing channels, local mesh (LM) routing channels, and direct connect (DC) interconnect conductors. Each BC routing channel is coupled to an expressway tab to provide access for each B1 block to the expressway routing channels M1, M2, and M3, respectively. Each BC routing channel has nine interconnect conductors which are grouped into three groups of three interconnect conductors. Each group of three interconnect conductors is connected to a first side of a Extension Block (EB) 3×3 switch matrix. A second side of each EB 3×3 switch matrix is coupled to the E-tab. Between adjacent B1 blocks , in both the horizontal and vertical directions, the leads on the second side of a first EB 3×3 switch matrix may be coupled to the leads on the second side of second EB3×3 switch matrix by BC criss-cross extension.
摘要:
A logic element includes memory elements, multiplexers, and controls. The multiplexers are arranged in levels including a highest level of multiplexers with inputs connected to the memory elements and outputs connected to inputs of a next-to-highest level of multiplexers and a first level of multiplexers with inputs connected to outputs of a second level of multiplexers and at least one output. The controls are connected to the multiplexers. In a first operational mode the controls determine a first-mode output at the at least one output of the first level of multiplexers, and in a second operational mode the controls determine a plurality of second-mode outputs at selected outputs of multiplexers not at the first level of multiplexers.
摘要:
Disclosed is an LE that can provide a number of advantageous feature. For example, the LE can provide efficient and flexible use of LUTs and input sharing. The LE may also provide for flexible use of one or more dedicated adders and include register functionality.
摘要:
Logic circuits that provide improved efficiency are described. In one general embodiment, this is accomplished by feeding outputs of LEs in the logic circuit to multiplexers that receive their select signals from input terminals of the LEs in the logic circuit. In one embodiment, each of the LEs provides one output signal. The first LE in the logic circuit provides an output signal to one multiplexer, while each of the remaining LEs in the logic circuit provides an output signal to two multiplexers. In another embodiment, each of the LEs provides two output signals. The first LE in the logic circuit provides two output signals to one multiplexer, while each of the remaining LEs in the logic circuit provides two output signals to four multiplexers.
摘要:
A dedicated hardware block is provided for implementing crossbars and/or barrel shifters in programmable logic resources. Crossbar and/or barrel shifter circuitry may replace one or more rows, one or more columns, one or more rectangles, or any combination thereof of programmable logic regions on a programmable logic resource. The functionality of the crossbar and/or barrel shifter circuitry can further be improved by implementing time-multiplexing.
摘要:
A turning structure for routing channels in a field programmable gate array, comprising a first plurality of routing channels having a first direction and a second plurality of routing channels having a second direction. The first plurality of routing channels intersects the second plurality of routing channels to form a plurality of matrices of intersecting interconnect conductors in the routing channels. A first number of reprogrammable elements is disposed at intersections in at least one of the plurality of matrices, a second number of reprogrammable elements disposed at intersections in at least one of the plurality of matrices. The second number of reprogrammable elements is greater than the first number of reprogrammable elements, and a third number of reprogrammable elements disposed at intersections in at least one of the plurality of matrices. The third number of reprogrammable elements is greater than the second number of reprogrammable elements.
摘要:
A logic element includes memory elements, multiplexers, and controls. The multiplexers are arranged in levels including a highest level of multiplexers with inputs connected to the memory elements and outputs connected to inputs of a next-to-highest level of multiplexers and a first level of multiplexers with inputs connected to outputs of a second level of multiplexers and at least one output. The controls are connected to the multiplexers. In a first operational mode the controls determine a first-mode output at the at least one output of the first level of multiplexers, and in a second operational mode the controls determine a plurality of second-mode outputs at selected outputs of multiplexers not at the first level of multiplexers.