Patents by Inventor Russell C. Swanson

Russell C. Swanson 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).

  • Device for programming multiple arrays of semiconductor devices
    Patent number: 5691907
    Abstract: A method in accordance with the present invention includes programming a plurality of semiconductor devices simultaneously, thereby dramatically increasing the number of devices programmed within a predetermined time. In one embodiment, this method includes arranging a first plurality of semiconductor devices into an array configuration. The first array is then programmed while a second plurality of semiconductor devices is arranged into the array configuration. The second array is then programmed, while the first array is unloaded and a third plurality of semiconductor devices is arranged into the array configuration. The present invention further includes the step of moving the first plurality of semiconductor devices in the array configuration to a programming position and the step of transferring the first plurality of semiconductor devices to an unloading position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Xilinx Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin W. Resler, Vincent L. Tong, Russell C. Swanson, W. Scott Bogden
  • Device and method for programming multiple arrays of semiconductor devices
    Patent number: 5466117
    Abstract: A method in accordance with the present invention includes programming a plurality of semiconductor devices simultaneously, thereby dramatically increasing the number of devices programmed within a predetermined time. In one embodiment, this method includes arranging a first plurality of semiconductor devices into an array configuration. The first array is then programmed while a second plurality of semiconductor devices is arranged into the array configuration. The second array is then programmed, while the first array is unloaded and a third plurality of semiconductor devices is arranged into the array configuration. The present invention further includes the step of moving the first plurality of semiconductor devices in the array configuration to a programming position and the step of transferring the first plurality of semiconductor devices to an unloading position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Assignee: Xilinx, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin W. Resler, Vincent L. Tong, Russell C. Swanson, W. Scott Bogden