Intel corporation (20240241650). LOGIC FABRIC BASED ON MICROSECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE WITH DATA REGISTER HAVING SCAN REGISTERS simplified abstract

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LOGIC FABRIC BASED ON MICROSECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE WITH DATA REGISTER HAVING SCAN REGISTERS

Organization Name

intel corporation

Inventor(s)

Sean R. Atsatt of Santa Cruz CA (US)

Ilya K. Ganusov of San Jose CA (US)

LOGIC FABRIC BASED ON MICROSECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE WITH DATA REGISTER HAVING SCAN REGISTERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240241650 titled 'LOGIC FABRIC BASED ON MICROSECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE WITH DATA REGISTER HAVING SCAN REGISTERS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system for providing dynamically configurable circuitry that can be programmed at a microsector granularity. It also allows for selective partial reconfiguration operations by writing new configurations over existing ones to reprogram a portion of programmable logic.

  • Quasi-delay insensitive (QDI) shift register and control circuitry enable these operations.
  • Data and commands are received from an access register between portions of programmable logic.

Key Features and Innovation

  • Dynamically configurable circuitry at microsector granularity.
  • Selective partial reconfiguration through write operations.
  • Quasi-delay insensitive shift register and control circuitry for efficient operations.

Potential Applications

  • FPGA programming
  • Hardware acceleration
  • IoT devices

Problems Solved

  • Efficient reprogramming of programmable logic
  • Granular control over circuit configurations

Benefits

  • Faster reconfiguration times
  • Improved flexibility in circuit design
  • Enhanced performance in FPGA applications

Commercial Applications

Dynamic Circuitry Reconfiguration for FPGA Programming

This technology can revolutionize FPGA programming by allowing for dynamic reconfiguration at a granular level, leading to faster development cycles and improved performance in various applications.

Prior Art

There may be prior art related to dynamically configurable circuitry and partial reconfiguration operations in the field of FPGA programming and hardware design.

Frequently Updated Research

Research on dynamic circuit reconfiguration and its impact on FPGA performance is ongoing. Stay updated on the latest advancements in this field for potential improvements in programmable logic design.

Questions about Dynamic Circuitry Reconfiguration

How does the microsector granularity improve circuit reconfiguration?

The microsector granularity allows for precise control over specific portions of the programmable logic, enabling selective reprogramming without affecting the entire circuit.

What are the advantages of using a quasi-delay insensitive shift register in this system?

A quasi-delay insensitive shift register helps in maintaining signal integrity and synchronization, crucial for reliable data transfer and command execution in dynamically configurable circuitry.


Original Abstract Submitted

systems and methods described herein may relate to providing a dynamically configurable circuitry able to be programed using a microsector granularity. furthermore, selective partial reconfiguration operations may be performed use write operations to write a new configuration over existing configurations to selectively reprogram a portion of programmable logic. a quasi-delay insensitive (qdi) shift register and/or control circuitry receiving data and commands from an access register disposed between portions of programmable logic may enable at least some of the operations described.