Abstract:
A structure and method of transferring data on a semiconductor device (2) having a plurality of systems (e.g. 6 and 3). Each system has at least one processing device (e.g. 7) and a local memory structure (e.g. 8). Each processing device is electrically coupled to each local memory structure within each system. Each local memory structure is electrically coupled to each of the other local memory structures. Each local memory structure is adapted to share address space with each of the processing devices. Each processing device is adapted to transmit data and instructions to each local memory structure.
Abstract:
A structure and associated method of processing data on a semi-conductor device comprising an input island, a processing island, and an output island formed on the semiconductor device. The input island is adapted to accept a specified amount of data and enable a means for providing a first specified voltage for powering the processing island after accepting the specified amount of data. The processing island is adapted to receive and process the specified amount of data from the input island upon powering the processing island by the first specified voltage. The output island is adapted to be powered by a second specified voltage. The processing island is further adapted to transmit the processed data to the output island upon said powering by the second specified voltage. The first specified voltage is adapted to be disabled thereby removing power from processing island upon completion of transmission of the processed data to the output island.
Abstract:
A reconfigurable logic array (RLA) system (104) that includes an RLA (108) and a programmer (112) for reprogramming the RLA on a cyclical basis. A function (F) requiring a larger amount of logic than contained in the RLA is partitioned into multiple functional blocks (FB1, FB2, FB3). The programmer contains software (144) that partitions the RLA into a function region FR located between two storage regions SR1, SR2. The programmer then programs functional region sequentially with the functional blocks of the function so that the functional blocks process in alternating directions between the storage regions. While the programmer is reconfiguring function region with the next functional block and reconfiguring one of the storage regions for receiving the output of the next functional block, data being passed from the current functional block to the next functional block is held in the other storage region.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for providing communication between various cores (1-5) located in an integrated circuit. The method and apparatus uses Hubs/Routers (6-10) to facilitate and manage communication of data from /between the cores (1-5) according to a specified methodology.
Abstract:
A structure for processing data on a semiconductor device comprising an input island (14), a processing island (8), and an output island (12) formed on the semiconductor device (18). The input island is adapted to accept a specified amount of data and enable a means for providing a first specified voltage for powering the processing island after accepting the specified amount of data. The processing island is adapted to receive and process the specified amount of data from the input island upon powering the processing island by the first specified voltage. The output island is adapted to be powered by a second specified voltage. The processing island is further adapted to transmit the processed data to the output island upon said powering by the second specified voltage. The first specified voltage is adapted to be disabled thereby removing power from processing island upon completion of transmission of the processed data to the output island.
Abstract:
Es werden Strukturen und Verfahren zum Durchführen einer zerstörungsfreien und sicheren Deaktivierung von Funktionalität eines integrierten Schaltkreises (IC) bereitgestellt. Eine Struktur (100) zum Ermöglichen einer zerstörungsfreien und sicheren Deaktivierung und Reaktivierung des integrierten Schaltkreises (IC) enthält eine mikroelektromechanische Struktur „MEMS” (105), die zunächst in einen Chipfreigabezustand gesetzt ist. Die Struktur enthält außerdem einen Aktivierungsschaltkreis (110), der steuerbar ist, um die MEMS-Einheit auf der Grundlage einer erkannten vorbestimmten Bedingung des IC in einen Fehlerzustand zu setzen. Der IC wird deaktiviert, wenn sich die MEMS-Einheit (105) im Fehlerzustand befindet.
Abstract:
Structures and methods are provided for performing non-destructive and secure disablement of integrated circuit (IC) functionality. A structure (100) for enabling non-destructive and secure disablement and re-enablement of the IC includes a micro- electrical mechanical structure "MEMS" (105) initially set to a chip enable state. The structure also includes an activation circuit (110) operable to set the MEMS device, (105) to an error state based on a detected predetermined condition of the IC. The IC is disabled when the MEMS device (105) is in the error state.
Abstract:
A structure and associated method of transfer data on a semiconductor device, comprising: a plurality of systems within the semiconductor device. Each system comprises at least one processing device and a local memory structure. Each processing device is electrically coupled to each local memory structure within each system. Each local memory structure is electrically coupled to each of the other said local memory structures. Each local memory structure is adapted to share address space with each of the processing devices. Each processing device is adapted to transmit data and instructions to each local memory structure.
Abstract:
A structure and associated method of processing data on a semi-conductor device comprising an input island, a processing island, and an output island formed on the semiconductor device. The input island is adapted to accept a specified amount of data and enable a means for providing a first specified voltage for powering the processing island after accepting the specified amount of data. The processing island is adapted to receive and process the specified amount of data from the input island upon powering the processing island by the first specified voltage. The output island is adapted to be powered by a second specified voltage. The processing island is further adapted to transmit the processed data to the output island upon said powering by the second specified voltage. The first specified voltage is adapted to be disabled thereby removing power from processing island upon completion of transmission of the processed data to the output island.
Abstract:
A structure and method of transferring data on a semiconductor device (2) having a plurality of systems (e.g. 6 and 3). Each system has at least one processing device (e.g. 7) and a local memory structure (e.g. 8). Each processing device is electrically coupled to each local memory structure within each system. Each local memory structure is electrically coupled to each of the other local memory structures. Each local memory structure is adapted to share address space with each of the processing devices. Each processing device is adapted to transmit data and instructions to each local memory structure.