Patents by Inventor Daniel R Mansur

Daniel R Mansur 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).

  • Patent number: 10270447
    Abstract: An field programmable gate array (FPGA) includes a circuit implemented using the FPGA fabric. The FPGA further includes another circuit implemented as hardened circuitry. The FPGA also includes a configurable interface circuit that is adapted to couple together the two circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Sean R. Atsatt, Kent Orthner, Daniel R. Mansur
  • Patent number: 9893727
    Abstract: An field programmable gate array (FPGA) includes a circuit implemented using the FPGA fabric. The FPGA further includes another circuit implemented as hardened circuitry. The FPGA also includes a configurable interface circuit that is adapted to couple together the two circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Sean R. Atsatt, Kent Orthner, Daniel R. Mansur
  • Publication number: 20180026638
    Abstract: An field programmable gate array (FPGA) includes a circuit implemented using the FPGA fabric. The FPGA further includes another circuit implemented as hardened circuitry. The FPGA also includes a configurable interface circuit that is adapted to couple together the two circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Sean R. Atsatt, Kent Orthner, Daniel R. Mansur
  • Patent number: 9705506
    Abstract: A field programmable gate array (“FPGA”) is provided having integrated application specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) fabric. The ASIC fabric may be used to implement one or more custom or semi-custom hard blocks within the FPGA. The ASIC fabric can be made up of a “custom region” and an “interface region.” The custom region can implement the custom or semi-custom ASIC design and the interface region can integrate and connect the custom region to the rest of the FPGA circuitry. The custom region may be based on a structured ASIC design. The interface region may allow the ASIC fabric to be incorporated within the hierarchical organization of the FPGA, allowing the custom region to connect to the FPGA circuitry in a seamless manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: ALTERA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael D. Hutton, James G. Schleicher, II, Daniel R. Mansur
  • Patent number: 9537488
    Abstract: An field programmable gate array (FPGA) includes a circuit implemented using the FPGA fabric. The FPGA further includes another circuit implemented as hardened circuitry. The FPGA also includes a configurable interface circuit that is adapted to couple together the two circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Sean R. Atsatt, Kent Orthner, Daniel R. Mansur
  • Patent number: 8467218
    Abstract: Various novel aspects are disclosed by reference to an integrated circuit block that includes programmable regions, and extra-block connection pins or points with adapter circuitry, coupled by an interconnect system. Multiple independent interconnects are disclosed within the interconnect system, as are options for the composition of the programmable regions and their connectivity with the interconnect system. Adapter circuitry is disclosed that includes support for coupling extra-block memory circuits or devices using a variety of modes, protocols, and options. Modular circuit blocks provide flexibility at the interface between programmable region and fixed function circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Sean R. Atsatt, Daniel R. Mansur
  • Publication number: 20130009666
    Abstract: A field programmable gate array (“FPGA”) is provided having integrated application specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) fabric. The ASIC fabric may be used to implement one or more custom or semi-custom hard blocks within the FPGA. The ASIC fabric can be made up of a “custom region” and an “interface region.” The custom region can implement the custom or semi-custom ASIC design and the interface region can integrate and connect the custom region to the rest of the FPGA circuitry. The custom region may be based on a structured ASIC design. The interface region may allow the ASIC fabric to be incorporated within the hierarchical organization of the FPGA, allowing the custom region to connect to the FPGA circuitry in a seamless manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: ALTERA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael D. Hutton, James G. Schleicher, II, Daniel R. Mansur
  • Patent number: 8314636
    Abstract: A field programmable gate array (“FPGA”) is provided having integrated application specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) fabric. The ASIC fabric may be used to implement one or more custom or semi-custom hard blocks within the FPGA. The ASIC fabric can be made up of a “custom region” and an “interface region.” The custom region can implement the custom or semi-custom ASIC design and the interface region can integrate and connect the custom region to the rest of the FPGA circuitry. The custom region may be based on a structured ASIC design. The interface region may allow the ASIC fabric to be incorporated within the hierarchical organization of the FPGA, allowing the custom region to connect to the FPGA circuitry in a seamless manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Hutton, James G. Schleicher, II, Daniel R. Mansur
  • Publication number: 20100207659
    Abstract: A field programmable gate array (“FPGA”) is provided having integrated application specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) fabric. The ASIC fabric may be used to implement one or more custom or semi-custom hard blocks within the FPGA. The ASIC fabric can be made up of a “custom region” and an “interface region.” The custom region can implement the custom or semi-custom ASIC design and the interface region can integrate and connect the custom region to the rest of the FPGA circuitry. The custom region may be based on a structured ASIC design. The interface region may allow the ASIC fabric to be incorporated within the hierarchical organization of the FPGA, allowing the custom region to connect to the FPGA circuitry in a seamless manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Hutton, James G. Schleicher, II, Daniel R. Mansur
  • Patent number: 7724032
    Abstract: A field programmable gate array (“FPGA”) is provided having integrated application specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) fabric. The ASIC fabric may be used to implement one or more custom or semi-custom hard blocks within the FPGA. The ASIC fabric can be made up of a “custom region” and an “interface region.” The custom region can implement the custom or semi-custom ASIC design and the interface region can integrate and connect the custom region to the rest of the FPGA circuitry. The custom region may be based on a structured ASIC design. The interface region may allow the ASIC fabric to be incorporated within the hierarchical organization of the FPGA, allowing the custom region to connect to the FPGA circuitry in a seamless manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Hutton, James G. Schleicher, II, Daniel R. Mansur
  • Patent number: 7696781
    Abstract: Circuitry and methods are provided for control and configuration of a PLD. An embodiment of the invention comprises hard IP circuitry embedded in the PLD. The circuitry may include a gigabit MAC, a hard processor, and a DMA engine. The invention permits a variety of operations, including real-time control and remote programming, without the use of dedicated external circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Ali H. Burney, Daniel R. Mansur
  • Publication number: 20090051387
    Abstract: A field programmable gate array (“FPGA”) is provided having integrated application specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) fabric. The ASIC fabric may be used to implement one or more custom or semi-custom hard blocks within the FPGA. The ASIC fabric can be made up of a “custom region” and an “interface region.” The custom region can implement the custom or semi-custom ASIC design and the interface region can integrate and connect the custom region to the rest of the FPGA circuitry. The custom region may be based on a structured ASIC design. The interface region may allow the ASIC fabric to be incorporated within the hierarchical organization of the FPGA, allowing the custom region to connect to the FPGA circuitry in a seamless manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Hutton, James G. Schleicher, II, Daniel R. Mansur
  • Patent number: 7468613
    Abstract: Circuitry and methods are provided for control and configuration of a PLD. An embodiment of the invention comprises hard IP circuitry embedded in the PLD. The circuitry may include a gigabit MAC, a hard processor, and a DMA engine. The invention permits a variety of operations, including real-time control and remote programming, without the use of dedicated external circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Ali H. Burney, Daniel R. Mansur
  • Patent number: 7274212
    Abstract: Circuitry and methods are provided for control and configuration of a PLD. An embodiment of the invention comprises hard IP circuitry embedded in the PLD. The circuitry may include a gigabit MAC, a hard processor, and a DMA engine. The invention permits a variety of operations, including real-time control and remote programming, without the use of dedicated external circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Ali H Burney, Daniel R Mansur