Hardened DSP Circuits in Programmable ICs for Lower Power

1Adaptability or versatility

If frequently performed functions are implemented using programmable logic in programmable ICs, then the functions can be configured and reprogrammed, but resources are consumed and power consumption increases due to resource constraints and thermal or die size limitations

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveconfigurabilityVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the digital signal processing functions into two categories: frequently performed functions implemented as hardened circuits and configurable functions implemented using programmable logic. This segmentation allows the system to optimize for both power efficiency and adaptability by placing each function type in the most appropriate implementation domain.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by providing different implementation qualities for different functions within the same IC. Hardened circuits provide fixed, power-efficient implementation for common functions, while programmable logic provides flexible, reconfigurable implementation for specialized functions. Each part of the system receives the appropriate level of optimization for its specific requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

2Adaptability or versatility

If frequently performed functions are implemented using programmable logic in programmable ICs, then the functions can be configured and reprogrammed, but resources are consumed and thermal or die size limitations are reached

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveconfigurabilityVSAvoiddie size

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the digital signal processing functions into two categories: frequently performed functions implemented as hardened circuits and configurable functions implemented using programmable logic. This segmentation allows the system to optimize for both power efficiency and adaptability by placing each function type in the most appropriate implementation domain.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by providing different implementation qualities for different functions within the same IC. Hardened circuits provide fixed, power-efficient implementation for common functions, while programmable logic provides flexible, reconfigurable implementation for specialized functions. Each part of the system receives the appropriate level of optimization for its specific requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Use of energy by moving object

If all digital signal processing functions are implemented as hardened circuits, then power consumption is reduced and resources are conserved, but flexibility and configurability are lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidconfigurability

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the digital signal processing functions into two categories: frequently performed functions implemented as hardened circuits and configurable functions implemented using programmable logic. This segmentation allows the system to optimize for both power efficiency and adaptability by placing each function type in the most appropriate implementation domain.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by providing different implementation qualities for different functions within the same IC. Hardened circuits provide fixed, power-efficient implementation for common functions, while programmable logic provides flexible, reconfigurable implementation for specialized functions. Each part of the system receives the appropriate level of optimization for its specific requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

4Adaptability or versatility

If more programmable logic resources are allocated for configurable functions, then flexibility is enhanced, but resources available for other circuitry are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveconfigurabilityVSAvoidresource availability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the digital signal processing functions into two categories: frequently performed functions implemented as hardened circuits and configurable functions implemented using programmable logic. This segmentation allows the system to optimize for both power efficiency and adaptability by placing each function type in the most appropriate implementation domain.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The hardened circuits provide universal implementation of frequently performed digital signal processing functions, eliminating the need for dedicated programmable logic resources for each common function. This universal implementation frees up programmable logic resources for customized applications while maintaining efficient processing of standard functions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Hardened DSP Circuits in Programmable ICs for Lower Power

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2Adaptability or versatility

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3Use of energy by moving object

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4Adaptability or versatility

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