FPGA Area Reconfiguration for Dynamic Resource Utilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
In operation processing systems, FPGAs are typically used for single tasks, leading to inefficient utilization and suboptimal processing performance.
Innovation Solution
An operation processing device that dynamically configures a programmable integrated circuit with multiple areas, allowing for the creation of operational circuits and communication paths to efficiently process requests by selecting and reconfiguring FPGA areas, enabling flexible task allocation and improved resource utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If FPGA is used for single task, then task execution is simple, but resource utilization is inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The FPGA chip is divided into multiple first areas (computational units) and second areas (communication paths), creating a modular architecture that allows flexible configuration for different tasks while maintaining efficient resource utilization across the segmented structure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic reconfiguration capability where the FPGA areas can be selectively assigned to different functional roles based on task requirements, enabling the system to adapt to varying computational needs and optimize resource allocation in real-time
2Productivity
If multiple tasks are processed simultaneously, then processing performance improves, but area selection and reconfiguration becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit monitors task completion status and automatically manages the reconfiguration process by selecting completed areas and redistributing them to new tasks, providing feedback-driven automation that simplifies multi-task coordination while maintaining high processing performance
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit acts as an intermediary between task management and physical reconfiguration, handling the complexity of area selection and assignment automatically, thereby enabling multiple simultaneous tasks without increasing operational complexity for the user
3Productivity
If areas are reused for communication paths after task completion, then resource utilization increases, but area functionality must be dynamically changed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the functional parameters of FPGA areas by reassigning them from computational functions to communication path functions and vice versa, enabling dynamic adaptation of area functionality to maximize resource utilization while supporting multiple task types
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AI summary
A device is configured to control a programmable integrated circuit having a plurality of first areas each of which has the same shape and a plurality of second areas formed between the plurality of first areas. The device includes: a memory; and a processor configured to: recognize an operation request executed by the programmable integrated circuit, select a third area and a fourth area used for configuring an operational circuit, by which processing pertaining to the operation request, from the plurality of first areas and the plurality of second areas, cause the selected third area and the selected fourth area to function as an operation processing unit to generate the operational circuit, cause the generated operational circuit to execute processing pertaining to the operation request, and after the processing is completed, cause the third area included in the operational circuit to function as a communication path.