Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1995-1998
Title: Innovations of Lawrence Cy-Wei Hung
Introduction
Lawrence Cy-Wei Hung is an accomplished inventor based in Los Gatos, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of integrated circuit devices, holding a total of 4 patents. His work focuses on improving the efficiency and functionality of programmable logic devices.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Method and structure for loading data into several IC devices." This invention provides an apparatus and method for decreasing the time required to load configuration data into Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) or other integrated circuit devices. In this preferred embodiment, serially arrayed FPGAs receive a concatenated stream of data from a common data bus. As the first FPGA reaches a loading-complete state, an enabling token is passed to the next FPGA, repeating the process until all devices are fully configured.
Another notable patent is "Programmable logic device with partially configurable memory cells." This invention describes a field programmable gate array that includes memory cells capable of partial reconfiguration. It comprises an array of tiles with logic blocks and routing structures, along with associated memory cells, a data register, an address register, and a memory configuration device. The memory configuration device allows selective writing or skipping of memory cells based on commands in a bit stream, enhancing the flexibility of memory management.
Career Highlights
Lawrence is currently employed at Xilinx, Inc., a leading company in the field of programmable logic devices. His work at Xilinx has allowed him to push the boundaries of technology in integrated circuits, contributing to advancements that benefit various applications in the industry.
Collaborations
One of his notable coworkers is Charles R. Erickson, with whom he has collaborated on various projects within the company.
Conclusion
Lawrence Cy-Wei Hung's innovative patents and contributions to the field of integrated circuits demonstrate his expertise and commitment to advancing technology. His work continues to influence the development of efficient and flexible programmable logic devices.