Reconfigurable Logic Blocks With Nonvolatile Mode Switching

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-loading configuration data into nonvolatile memory before it is needed for operation. The configuration data is stored in advance in a persistent state, so when the logic device needs to switch modes or restart, the data is already prepared and can be quickly transferred to volatile memory without requiring reconfiguration from external sources.

The patent uses nonvolatile memory as an intermediary between permanent storage and the volatile configuration memory. This intermediary layer allows configuration data to be preserved when power is removed, then quickly loaded into volatile memory when needed, resolving the contradiction between power consumption and configuration retention by decoupling these two requirements.

The patent implements universality by designing a single logic device architecture that can perform multiple operation modes through configurable logic blocks. Instead of creating separate hardware for each function, the device uses a universal structure that can be programmed to perform different operations by loading different configuration data, thereby achieving multiple functions without proportionally increasing hardware complexity.

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the operational parameters of the logic device through configuration data rather than changing the physical hardware structure. By changing configuration parameters stored in nonvolatile memory, the same hardware can adapt to perform different operation modes, reducing the need for complex multi-structure designs.

The patent applies preliminary action by preparing configuration data in nonvolatile memory before runtime reconfiguration is needed. Since the data is already loaded and stored in a persistent state, the actual reconfiguration process at runtime involves only transferring data from nonvolatile to volatile memory and updating control registers, which is much faster than generating or fetching configuration data during runtime.

The patent implements self-service by enabling the logic device to autonomously perform reconfiguration using its own internal nonvolatile memory and configuration logic. The device can load configuration data from its own nonvolatile storage without requiring external configuration equipment, reducing the time and complexity associated with external reconfiguration processes.