Method for providing pre-designed modules for programmable logic devices

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PATENT NO 6510548
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09922994

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A method for providing a core for a programmable logic device (PLD) is provided. In this method, a vendor can designate the size and ports of a core. Using this information, a user can generate a top-level design that can accommodate the core. The user can then submit that top-level design to the vendor, or a third party designated by the vendor, to generate a complete configuration bitstream for the PLD. The user can use this configuration bitstream to program the PLD, thereby implementing the top-level design including the core. The number of bits in this configuration bitstream is typically large enough to render reverse engineering economically unfeasible. Thus, the method allows vendors to retain control over their proprietary core IP and discourages undetectable use of this IP.

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XILINX INC2100 LOGIC DRIVE SAN JOSE CA 95124

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Squires, David B Palo Alto, CA 8 163

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