System and method for configuring semiconductor functional circuits

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PATENT NO 7404171
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10740722

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The present invention systems and methods enable configuration of functional components in integrated circuits. A present invention system and method can flexibly change the operational characteristics of functional components in an integrated circuit die based upon a variety of factors. In one embodiment, manufacturing yields, compatibility characteristics, performance requirements, and system health (e.g., the number of components operating properly) are factored into changes to the operational characteristics of functional components. In one exemplary implementation, the changes to operational characteristics of a functional component are coordinated with changes to other functional components. Workflow scheduling and distribution is also adjusted based upon the changes to the operational characteristics of the functional components. For example, a functional component configuration controller changes the operational characteristics settings and provides an indication to a workflow distribution component. The workflow distribution component changes the workflow schedule based upon the operational characteristics settings (e.g., work flow is diverted to or away from functional components).

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  • NVIDIA CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Diamond, Michael B Los Gatos, CA 39 869
Montrym, John S Cupertino, CA 65 1521
Nagy, Michael B Agoura Hills, CA 12 383
Treichler, Sean J Mountain View, CA 35 603
Van, Dyke James M Austin, TX 47 1591

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