Configurable Circuit Programmable Bus Area Reduction

The patent implements dynamic wire configuration where the same physical wire can be dynamically assigned as either short distance wire or long distance wire based on configuration data. This is achieved through programmable switches that can connect wires to different destinations, allowing the wire function to change dynamically rather than being fixed. This resolves the contradiction by eliminating the need for multiple dedicated wire types while maintaining high-speed transmission capabilities.

The patent makes wires multi-functional by enabling them to serve different purposes (short distance or long distance transmission) based on configuration. The same wire infrastructure can be reconfigured for different transmission ranges, making the wire system universal rather than requiring separate dedicated wires for each function. This reduces the total number of wires needed while maintaining performance.

The patent merges the functions of multiple switches into fewer switches by implementing a shared switch architecture. Instead of having dedicated switches for each wire, the system uses a pool of programmable switches that can be dynamically assigned to control different wire connections. This consolidation reduces the total number of switches while maintaining full connectivity capability.

The patent employs dynamic switch assignment where the same programmable switch can be reconfigured to control different wire connections at different times. This dynamic reuse of switch resources allows the system to maintain high adaptability and connectivity with fewer physical switches, reducing the area occupied by switch components.

The patent merges buffer resources into a shared pool that serves multiple wires dynamically. Instead of having dedicated large buffers for each long distance wire, the system uses a smaller number of programmable buffers that can be assigned to different wires as needed. This consolidation reduces the total buffer area while maintaining sufficient driving force for long distance transmission when required.

The patent implements dynamic buffer assignment where buffers can be reconfigured to serve different wires based on the current transmission requirements. When long distance transmission is needed, buffers are assigned to provide large driving force; when short distance transmission suffices, buffers are reassigned or not used. This dynamic allocation maintains high power capability when needed while reducing average buffer area requirements.