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Abstract

A method is provided for securely configuring an FPGA with macros. Specifically, if an end user desires to use a macro from a macro vendor, the end user creates a design file containing an encrypted macro received from the macro vendor rather than the actual macro. The end user uses a FPGA programming tool to convert the design file into configuration data. Specifically, the FPGA programming tool processes the design file to detect encrypted macros. If an encrypted macro is detected, the FPGA programming tool requests authorization over a secured medium to decrypt the encrypted macro from the macro vendor. If authorization is received, the FPGA programming tool decrypts the encrypted macro and converts the design file into configuration data incorporating the macro.

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