Data flow processor - uses charging logic for individual and group-wise programming of mutually orthogonal homogeneously structured cells in integrated circuit chip

摘要

An integrated circuit chip carries a number of mutually-orthogonal homogeneously-structured cells, each with a number of logically and structurally-identical components. The cells are combined in rows and columns, possibly also in groups, for connection to chip input/output connections. A charging logic is associated with the cells, via which they can be programmed individually and in groups so that optional logical functions and/or networks can be verified. Manipulation of the data flow processor chip's configuration, i.e. the modification of functional parts or macros can be performed during operation without stopping other functional parts or adversely affecting their functioning.