公开(公告)号：US20230116391A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-13

申请号：US17852304

申请日：2022-06-28

Applicant: Microchip Technology Inc.

Inventor： Aaron Severance ,  Jonathan W. Greene ,  Joel Vandergriendt

IPC: G06F9/30

Abstract: A method and apparatus for embedding a microprocessor in a programmable logic device (PLD), where the microprocessor has a logic unit that can operate in two modes. A first mode is a general purpose mode running at least one general purpose process related to the PLD, and a second mode is a fixed function mode emulating a fixed function for use by logic configured into a fabric of the PLD (fabric). A memory unit is coupled to the logic unit and to the fabric, and the fabric is operable for transferring signals with the logic unit in relation to the fixed function.

公开(公告)号：US12223322B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-11

申请号：US17852304

申请日：2022-06-28

Applicant: Microchip Technology Inc.

Inventor： Aaron Severance ,  Jonathan W. Greene ,  Joel Vandergriendt

IPC: G06F9/30

Abstract: A method and apparatus for embedding a microprocessor in a programmable logic device (PLD), where the microprocessor has a logic unit that can operate in two modes. A first mode is a general purpose mode running at least one general purpose process related to the PLD, and a second mode is a fixed function mode emulating a fixed function for use by logic configured into a fabric of the PLD (fabric). A memory unit is coupled to the logic unit and to the fabric, and the fabric is operable for transferring signals with the logic unit in relation to the fixed function.