18495785. ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT simplified abstract (Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha)
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ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT
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Zhichao Zheng of Sunto Shizuoka (JP)
ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18495785 titled 'ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT
The electronic circuit described in the abstract allows for the use of a changed FPGA without the need to modify the firmware.
- The circuit includes a processor, a first FPGA, a first generation circuit, and a second generation circuit.
- The first FPGA configures itself based on first bitstream data before the processor is activated.
- The first generation circuit resets the processor once the configuration is completed.
- The second generation circuit signals the processor when the configuration is completed.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various electronic devices that utilize FPGAs. - It can be applied in industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, and automotive for hardware reconfiguration.
Problems Solved: - Eliminates the need to change firmware when using a changed FPGA. - Simplifies the process of reconfiguring FPGAs in electronic systems.
Benefits: - Increases flexibility in hardware design. - Reduces downtime for reconfiguration. - Enhances the usability of changed FPGAs without extensive modifications.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can be valuable in industries where hardware reconfiguration is common. - It can be integrated into products that require flexibility in FPGA configurations.
Prior Art: - Prior research may exist on methods to reconfigure FPGAs without modifying firmware. - Researchers may have explored similar concepts in the field of electronic circuit design.
Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in FPGA reconfiguration techniques. - Monitor developments in processor-FPGA interaction for improved efficiency.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this electronic circuit differ from traditional methods of reconfiguring FPGAs? 2. What are the potential limitations of using this technology in complex electronic systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is an electronic circuit that makes a changed FPGA usable without changing firmware. The electronic circuit includes: a processor; a first field-programmable gate array (FPGA); a first generation circuit; and a second generation circuit. The first FPGA executes configuration according to first bitstream data before the processor is activated. The first generation circuit outputs a first reset signal that resets the processor to the processor based on a first completion signal indicating that the configuration is completed. The second generation circuit outputs a second completion signal indicating that the configuration is completed to the processor based on a control signal output from the processor.
