Data processing device and control method therefor

A control method of a device that includes a data processing unit that includes a plurality of elements and channels that transfer data between the plurality of elements,

• wherein respective elements in the plurality of elements include:
• a logic element;
• an acquisition unit that switches a connection between an input side of the logic element and the channels on and off on a cycle-by-cycle basis to control necessity of acquisition of data;
• and
• a post unit that switches a connection between an output side of the logic element and the channels on and off on a cycle-by-cycle basis,
• wherein the data processing unit further includes a control unit that controls switching on and off of the acquisition unit and switching on and off of the post unit, and
• the control method comprises:
• changing, on a cycle-by-cycle basis, acquisition and posting of the plurality of elements for the channels in controlling of the control unit the switching on and off of the acquisition unit or the switching on and off of the post unit on a cycle-by-cycle basis.