Programmable logic device with array blocks with programmable clocking

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PATENT NO 4912342
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07407411

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A programmable logic device having a relatively small number of programmable product terms ('P-terms') feeding each fixed combinatorial logic device, and additional 'expander' programmable P-terms which do not directly feed a fixed device. Relatively simple logic functions can be performed by suitably programming the P-terms feeding the fixed devices. More complex logic functions can be performed by suitably programming the required number of expander P-terms, and then combining the outputs of those P-terms by means of another P-term. In addition, a programmable interconnect array is provided to allow certain inputs to the device to be applied to any programmable portion of the device, and also to allow the outputs of at least one of the fixed devices to be also applied to any programmable portion of the device.

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ALTERA CORPORATION (A CORPORATION OF DELAWARE)101 INNOVATION DRIVE SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hartmann, Robert F San Jose, CA 9 2027
Kopec, Jr Stanley J San Jose, CA 4 960
So, Hock-Chuen Milpitas, CA 7 1191
Wong, Sau-Ching Hillsborough, CA 14 2265

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