Abstract: Processor operating methods and integrated circuits are described. According to one embodiment, a processor operating method includes executing an application using a first number of a plurality of processor cores. The method also includes, during the executing using the first number, evaluating a transition criterion and after the evaluating, executing the application using a second number of the plurality of processor cores. According to another embodiment, an integrated circuit includes a plurality of processor cores and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to configure a first number of the plurality of processor cores to execute an application, evaluate a transition criterion, and, in response to evaluating the transition criterion, configure a second number of the plurality of processor cores to execute the application. Additional embodiments are described in the disclosure.

Abstract: Methods and integrated circuits for reconfiguration in a multi-core processor system with configurable isolation are described. According to one embodiment, a processor configuration method includes determining that a first module is faulty. A second module is configured to communicate with the first module when the first module is not faulty. The method also includes analyzing a third module with respect to a substitution criterion, selecting the third module based on the analyzing determining that the third module satisfies the substitution criterion, and subsequent to the selecting, configuring the second module to communicate with the third module instead of the first module. Additional embodiments are described in the disclosure.