Patents by Inventor Jonathan W. Greene
Jonathan W. Greene has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 7430137Abstract: A non-volatile memory cell comprises a first floating gate transistor having a source, a drain, and a gate electrically coupled to a row line. A second floating gate transistor has a source, a drain, and a gate electrically coupled to the row line. A first p-channel MOS transistor has a source, a drain, and a gate, the drain of the first p-channel MOS transistor electrically coupled to the drain of the first floating gate transistor forming a first common node. A second p-channel MOS transistor has a source, a drain, and a gate, the first drain of the second p-channel MOS transistor electrically coupled to the drain of the second floating gate transistor forming a second common node, the gate of the second p-channel MOS transistor electrically coupled to the first common node, and the second common node electrically coupled to the gate of the first p-channel MOS transistor.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2007Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Actel CorporationInventors: Jonathan W. Greene, Fethi Dhaoui, Robert M. Salter, III, John McCollum
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Patent number: 5781033Abstract: A logic module includes first and second multiplexers each having two data inputs and a select input. Both select inputs are connected to the output of a two-input logic gate of a first type. The inputs to the first and second multiplexers comprise data signals from a first group. One input of each logic gate comprises a data signal of a second group and the other input of each logic gate comprises a data signal of a third group. A third multiplexer has first and second data inputs connected the outputs of the first and second multiplexers, respectively, and a select input connected to the output of a two-input logic gate of a second type. Its output is connected to a first data input of a fourth multiplexer having a HOLD1 input coupled to its select input. Its output and a CLEAR input are presented to an AND gate whose output is connected to the second data input of the fourth multiplexer and to the first data input of a fifth multiplexer. The fifth multiplexer select input comprises a HOLD2 input.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1996Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: Actel CorporationInventors: Douglas C. Galbraith, Abbas El Gamal, Jonathan W. Greene
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Patent number: 5610534Abstract: A logic module includes first and second multiplexers each having two data inputs and a select input. Both select inputs are connected to the output of a two-input logic gate of a first type. The inputs to the first and second multiplexers comprise data signals from a first group. One input of each logic gate comprises a data signal of n second group and the other input of each logic gate comprises a data signal of a third group. A third multiplexer has first and second data inputs connected the outputs of the first and second multiplexers, respectively, and a select input connected to the output of a two-input logic gate of a second type. Its output is connected to a first data input of a fourth-multiplexer having a HOLD1 input coupled to its select input. Its output and a CLEAR input are presented to an AND gate whose output is connected to the second data input of the fourth multiplexer and to the first data input of a fifth multiplexer. The fifth multiplexer select input comprises a HOLD2 input.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1995Date of Patent: March 11, 1997Assignee: Actel CorporationInventors: Douglas C. Galbraith, Abbas El Gamal, Jonathan W. Greene
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Patent number: 5440245Abstract: A logic module includes a first and a second two-input multiplexer each having first and second data inputs. Both the first and second multiplexer include a select input, both of which are connected to the output of a two-input logic gate of a first type having first and second data inputs. The inputs to the first and second two-input multiplexers are sourced with data signals from a first group. One input of each of the logic gates is sourced from a data signal of a second group and the other input of each of the logic gates is sourced from a data signal of a third group. A third two-input multiplexer has its first and second data inputs connected the outputs of the first and second multiplexers, respectively. A select input of the third two-input multiplexer is connected to the output of a two input logic gate of a second type having first and second data inputs.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 1993Date of Patent: August 8, 1995Assignee: Actel CorporationInventors: Douglas C. Galbraith, Abbas El Gamal, Jonathan W. Greene
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Patent number: 5198705Abstract: A logic module includes first and second multiplexers each having two data inputs and a select input. Both select inputs are connected to the output of a two-input logic gate of a first type. The inputs to the first and second multiplexers comprise data signals from a first group. One input of each logic gate comprises a data signal of a second group and the other input of each logic gate comprises a data signal of a third group. A third multiplexer has first and second data inputs connected the outputs of the first and second multiplexers, respectively, and a select input connected to the output of a two-input logic gate of a second type. Its output is connected to a first data input of a fourth multiplexer having a HOLD1 input coupled to its select input. Its output and a CLEAR input are presented to an AND gate whose output is connected to the second data input of the fourth multiplexer and to the first data input of a fifth multiplexer. The fifth multiplexer select input comprises a HOLD2 input.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1991Date of Patent: March 30, 1993Assignee: Actel CorporationInventors: Douglas C. Galbraith, Abbas El Gamal, Jonathan W. Greene
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Patent number: 5191241Abstract: A user-configurable circuit architecture includes a two dimensional array of functional circuit modules disposed within a semiconductor substrate. A first interconnect layer disposed above and insulated from the semiconductor substrate contains a plurality of conductors and is used for internal connections within the functional circuit modules. A second interconnect layer disposed above and insulated from the first interconnect layer contains a plurality of segmented tracks of conductors running in a first direction and is used to interconnect functional circuit module inputs and outputs. A third interconnect layer disposed above and insulated from the second interconnect layer contains a plurality of segmented tracks of conductors running in a second direction, some of the segments of conductors forming intersections with ones of the segments of the conductors in the second interconnect layer, and is used to interconnect functional circuit module inputs and outputs to implement the desired applications.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1992Date of Patent: March 2, 1993Assignee: Actel CorporationInventors: John L. McCollum, Abbas A. El Gamal, Jonathan W. Greene
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Patent number: 5132571Abstract: A user-configurable circuit architecture includes a two dimensional array of functional circuit modules disposed within a semiconductor substrate. A first interconnect layer disposed above and insulated from the semiconductor substrate contains a plurality of conductors and is used for internal connections within the functional circuit modules. A second interconnect layer disposed above and insulated from the first interconnect layer contains a plurality of segmented tracks of conductors running in a first direction and is used to interconnect functional circuit module inputs and outputs. A third interconnect layer disposed above and insulated from the second interconnect layer contains a plurality of segmented tracks of conductors running in a second direction, some of the segments of conductors forming intersections with ones of the segments of the conductors in the second interconnect layer, and is used to interconnect functional circuit module inputs and outputs to implement the desired applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1990Date of Patent: July 21, 1992Assignee: Actel CorporationInventors: John L. McCollum, Abbas A. El Gamal, Jonathan W. Greene
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Patent number: 5095228Abstract: A circuit for isolating a first low-voltage circuit mode from a second circuit node which carries high programming voltages during programming of user-programmable interconnect elements includes a novel two input NAND gate having one input structure configured from high voltage devices connected to the second circuit node. The other input of the NAND gate is a control input for the isolation device and is connected to a low-voltage logic signal which is high when the signal from the high programming voltage node is to be passed through to the low-voltage node and low when the low-voltage node is to be isolated from the high programming voltage node. The output of the NAND gate is connected to the first low-voltage circuit node.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1991Date of Patent: March 10, 1992Assignee: Actel CorporationInventors: Douglas C. Galbraith, Jonathan W. Greene
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Patent number: 5055718Abstract: A logic module includes a first and a second two-input multiplexer each having first and second data inputs. Both the first and second multiplexer include a select input, both of which are connected to the output of a two-input logic gate of a first type having first and second data inputs. The inputs to the first and second two-input multiplexers are sourced with data signals from a first group. One input of each of the logic gates is sourced from a data signal of a second group and the other input of each of the logic gates is sourced from a data signal of a third group. A third two-input multiplexer has its first and second data inputs connected the outputs of the first and second multiplexers, respectively. A select input of the third two-input multiplexer is connected to the output of a two-input logic gate of a second type having first and second data inputs.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1990Date of Patent: October 8, 1991Assignee: Actel CorporationInventors: Douglas C. Galbraith, Abbas El Gamal, Jonathan W. Greene
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Patent number: 5017813Abstract: An input/output module circuit for providing input/output interface functions in integrated circuits includes an input section and an output section electrically connected to an I/O pad of the integrated circuit. The input section includes an input buffer/level shifter for translating the logic signals from the outside world to CMOS compatible levels. The input buffer may be placed in a high impedance state by a control signal applied to a control input. The output of the input buffer/level shifter is connected to a first data input of a two-input multiplexer. The output of the two-input multiplexer is connected to an internal bus and to the second data input of the two-input multiplexer. The select input of the two-input multiplexer is connected to a control signal, preferably to the same control signal used to enable the input buffer/level shifter.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1990Date of Patent: May 21, 1991Assignee: Actel CorporationInventors: Douglas C. Galbraith, Jonathan W. Greene
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Patent number: 4910417Abstract: A user-programmable interconnect architecture, which may be used for logic arrays for digital and analog system design, is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of logic cells or modules in a matrix are connected by vertical and horizontal wiring channels. The wiring channels may in turn be programmed by the user to interconnect the various logic cells to implement the required logic function. The wiring channels comprise wiring segments connected by normally open programmable elements situated at the intersection of any two segments to be connected. Sensing circuitry and wiring may be included to allow 100% observability of internal circuit nodes, such as module outputs, from an external pad interface. A universal function module may be configured to implement the popular logic functions and has a physical layout which is conductive to custom circuit design.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1989Date of Patent: March 20, 1990Assignee: Actel CorporationInventors: Abbas El Gamal, Khaled A. El-Ayat, Jonathan W. Greene, Ta-Pen R. Guo, Justin M. Reyneri
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Patent number: 4873459Abstract: A user-programmable interconnect architecture, which may be used for logic arrays for digital and analog system design, is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of logic cells or modules in a matrix are connected by vertical and horizontal wiring channels. The wiring channels may in turn be programmed by the user to interconnect the various logic cells to implement the required logic function. The wiring channels comprise wiring segements connected by normally open programmable elements situated at the intersection of any two segments to be connected. Sensing circuitry and wiring may be included to allow 100% observability of internal circuit nodes, such as module outputs, from an external pad interface. A universal function module may be configured to implement the popular logic functions and has a physical layout which is conducive to custom circuit design.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1988Date of Patent: October 10, 1989Assignee: Actel CorporationInventors: Abbas A. El Gamal, Khaled A. El-Ayat, Jonathan W. Greene, Ta-Pen R. Guo, Justin M. Reyneri