Abstract: A field programmable memory array having a plurality of sub-arrays is provided. Programmable address decoders, programmable hierarchical bit line arrangements, programmable I/O arrangements, among other features, are provided to enable programming of portions of the array into selected modes. The modes may include wide memory, deep memory, FIFO, LIFO, among others. An embodiment of the invention is disclosed wherein the field programmable memory array is integrated with the programmable resources of a field programmable gate array.

Abstract: A field programmable memory array having a plurality of sub-arrays is provided. Programmable address decoders, programmable hierarchical bit line arrangements, programmable I/O arrangements, among other features, are provided to enable programming of portions of the array into selected modes. The modes may include wide memory, deep memory, FIFO, LIFO, among others. An embodiment of the invention is disclosed wherein the field programmable memory array is integrated with the programmable resources of a field programmable gate array.

Abstract: A field programmable memory array having a plurality of sub-arrays is provided. Programmable address decoders, programmable hierarchical bit line arrangements, programmable I/O arrangements, among other features, are provided to enable programming of portions of the array into selected modes. The modes may include wide memory, deep memory, FIFO, LIFO, among others. An embodiment of the invention is disclosed wherein the field programmable memory array is integrated with the programmable resources of a field programmable gate array.

Abstract: A system is provided for providing functional, initialization and reset access to a plurality of memory cells of a memory array, using a single cell write port and a single cell read port. In addition to functional address and data buses, initialization address and data buses are provided. The invention is disclosed in association with a field-programmable memory array having multiple sub-arrays therein. The address units for each sub-array are provided to programmably provide address information to the wordlines of each sub-array from an initialization address bus or a functional address bus. Similarly, readhead and writehead circuits within each sub-array are also programmable to propagate data between initialization or functional data buses and the memory cells of the sub-array. The address units, readheads, and writeheads are all responsive to a dominant reset signal to reset the associated cells.