Integrated circuit configuration system and method

A functional component configuration process comprising:

• determining if an identified component is included in a group that is permitted to be disabled;
• determining if there are related components that should be disabled associated with said identified component, wherein said related components include at least one otherwise properly functioning component;
• and
• directing disablement of said identified component and at least one of said related components, including said at least one otherwise properly functioning component.

A processing unit comprising:

• a plurality of components for performing processing operations, wherein defective components included in said plurality of components are disabled and non-defective components are selectively enabled;
• a workflow control component for dispensing workflow to said selectively enabled components;
• and
• wherein said plurality of components for performing processing operations are configured in accordance with:
• determining if an identified component is included in a group that is permitted to be disabled;
• determining if there are related components that should be disabled associated with said identified component, wherein said related components include at least one otherwise properly functioning component;
• and
• directing disablement of said identified component and at least one of said related components, including said at least one otherwise properly functioning component.