Standardized FPGA Logic Drive With NVM for Low-NRE Custom Logic

The patent applies universality by using FPGA chips that can be reconfigured for multiple different applications through field programming. Instead of manufacturing dedicated ASIC chips for each specific application, a single universal FPGA platform can be programmed to perform various logic functions, thereby reducing NRE costs and manufacturing complexity while maintaining application-specific performance when needed.

The patent applies dynamics by enabling the FPGA chip configuration to change in the field through programming. The logic circuit structure is not fixed during manufacturing but can be dynamically reconfigured after deployment to match specific application requirements. This allows a single physical chip to adapt its logic structure dynamically, reducing the need for multiple specialized chips and thereby reducing overall semiconductor material usage.

The patent applies copying by using standardized FPGA chip designs that can be replicated and programmed for different applications. Instead of incurring high NRE costs for custom ASIC design at advanced nodes, the same standardized FPGA architecture can be copied and programmed to implement different logic functions. This eliminates the need for expensive photo mask sets and custom fabrication processes while still leveraging advanced semiconductor technology for performance.