Field programmable gate array utilizing dedicated memory stacks in a vertical layer format

An electronic module comprising:

• a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) electrically connected to a plurality of memory integrated circuits arranged in a stack, wherein the FPGA is configured to simultaneously access each of the plurality of memory integrated circuits and thereby operate with a variable word width.

A method comprising:

• electrically connecting a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) to an access lead network;
• and
• electrically connecting a stack of integrated circuits to the access lead network via a plurality of input/output (I/O) terminals disposed on a surface of the stack, wherein the access lead network is configured to route electrical signals between the FPGA and the stack.

An electronic module comprising:

• a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) electrically connected to a stack of printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies having ball grid array packages connected thereto;
• and
• a plurality of input/output (I/O) terminals disposed on a surface of the stack, wherein the I/O terminals are configured to route electrical signals between the ball grid array packages and the FPGA.