System and method for configuring semiconductor functional circuits

A functional component configuration process comprising:

• receiving an indication of a functional component configuration alteration trigger event;
• determining if said indication of said functional component configuration alteration trigger event is valid;
• directing alteration of a functional component configuration utilizing a processor;
• and
• diverting workflow in accordance with said alteration of said functional component configuration.

An integrated circuit comprising:

• a plurality of functional components for performing similar parallel operations;
• a functional component controller for controlling enablement and disablement of one or more of said plurality of functional components;
• and
• a distribution component for distributing information to enabled functional components included in said plurality of functional components and preventing distribution of information to disabled functional components included in said plurality of functional components.

An integrated circuit comprising:

• a plurality of functional components for performing processing operations;
• a distribution component for distributing information to said plurality of functional components;
• a functional component configuration controller for configuring operational characteristics of one or more of said plurality of functional components;
• and
• a mask array wherein each mask included in said mask array corresponds to an operational objective and provides an indication of said operational characteristics of said plurality of functional components.