Multi-Chip FPGA Logic Drive to Cut ASIC NRE Costs

The patent segments the logic drive functionality across multiple FPGA IC chips packaged together in a multi-chip module. Each chip can be independently programmed and optimized, allowing the system to achieve high adaptability while keeping individual chip sizes manageable and cost-effective for advanced technology nodes

The logic drive is designed as a universal platform that can be field-programmed for different applications (AI, machine learning, IoT, etc.). The multi-chip FPGA architecture provides universal functionality that replaces the need for custom ASIC designs, maintaining adaptability while reducing individual chip complexity and size

By dividing the logic drive into multiple specialized FPGA chips, each chip can be optimized for specific workloads and powered down when not in use. This segmentation allows for more efficient power management compared to a single large FPGA or ASIC, reducing overall power consumption while maintaining adaptability

The patent enables dynamic reconfiguration of the FPGA logic blocks through field programming, allowing the system to optimize power consumption by activating only the necessary logic resources for each specific application. This parameter change capability allows adaptability without proportionally increasing power consumption

The multi-chip module architecture allows standardization of individual FPGA chip designs that can be manufactured using established processes. By segmenting the system into multiple identical or similar chips rather than requiring custom large-scale integration, fabrication costs are reduced while maintaining adaptability through programmability

The patent uses multiple copies of standardized FPGA chip designs rather than custom ASIC designs. These standardized chips can be mass-produced using established fabrication processes, significantly reducing per-unit costs compared to custom silicon, while the field-programmable nature maintains adaptability