Methods for implementing logic in auxiliary components associated with programmable logic array devices

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PATENT NO 5768562
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08533689

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Methods for implementing a portion of a user's logic design in a component such as a random access memory, a read-only memory, an arithmetic logic unit, a digital signal processor, a microprocessor, or the like which is associated with programmable logic array integrated circuitry are disclosed. A candidate portion of the user's logic is identified and its logic requirements are determined and compared to the logic capabilities of the auxiliary component. If the candidate logic portion can be implemented in the auxiliary component, that may then be done. Alternatively, additional analysis may be performed prior to implementation (e.g., to make sure that it is beneficial to implement this logic portion in the auxiliary component and/or to ascertain whether it would be more beneficial to implement some other portion of the logic in the auxiliary component). The balance of the user's logic design, which is not implemented in the auxiliary component, is implemented in the basic programmable logic array integrated circuitry.

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ALTERA CORPORATION (CORPORATION OF DELAWARE)101 INNOVATION DRIVE SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Heile, Francis B Santa Clara, CA 47 3228
Karchmer, David Sunnyvale, CA 27 352

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