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US 7,480,165 B1Granted
Microcontroller with programmable logic
OwnerEric N. Manninventor
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Abstract
A programmable logic, a memory and a microcontroller. The memory is coupled to the programmable logic circuit via the microcontroller. The programmable logic circuit, the memory and the microcontroller are fabricated as a single integrated circuit.
Claims17
A circuit comprising:
- a programmable logic circuit comprising one or more macrocells, wherein said one or more of said macrocells comprise a memory section that may be configured as a memory element selected from the group consisting of a D-flip-flop, a T-flip-flop, a latch and a buffer;
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- a memory coupled to said programmable logic circuit via a microcontroller, wherein said programmable logic circuit, said memory and said microcontroller are fabricated as a single integrated circuit.
A circuit comprising:
- a programmable logic circuit;
- and
- a memory coupled to said programmable logic circuit via a microcontroller, wherein said programmable logic circuit, said memory and said microcontroller are fabricated as a single integrated circuit and said memory is connected only to said microcontroller.
A circuit comprising:
- a programmable logic circuit;
- and
- a memory coupled to said programmable logic circuit via a microcontroller, wherein said programmable logic circuit, said memory and said microcontroller are fabricated as a single integrated circuit and said programmable logic circuit comprises a programmable interconnect matrix that connects one or more of an address, a control and a data out signal to said microcontroller.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.