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Santa Clara, CA, United States of America

Scott P McMillan

USPTO Granted Patents = 11


Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 686(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 5,007 
 
Xilinx, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2003-2010

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7689726 - Bootable integrated circuit device for readback encoding of configuration data (2010-03-30),
2. 7406673 - Method and system for identifying essential configuration bits (2008-07-29),
3. 7343578 - Method and system for generating a bitstream view of a design (2008-03-11),
4. 7328335 - Bootable programmable logic device for internal decoding of encoded configuration data (2008-02-05),
5. 7249010 - Methods of estimating susceptibility to single event upsets for a design implemented in an FPGA (2007-07-24),
6. 7227378 - Reconfiguration of a programmable logic device using internal control (2007-06-05),
7. 6922665 - Method and system for device-level simulation of a circuit design for a programmable logic device (2005-07-26),
8. 6920627 - Reconfiguration of a programmable logic device using internal control (2005-07-19),
9. 6836842 - Method of partial reconfiguration of a PLD in which only updated portions of configuration data are selected for reconfiguring the PLD (2004-12-28),
10. 6810514 - Controller arrangement for partial reconfiguration of a programmable logic device (2004-10-26),
11. 6668237 - Run-time reconfigurable testing of programmable logic devices (2003-12-23),

Title: Scott P McMillan: Innovator in Integrated Circuit Technology

Introduction

Scott P McMillan is a prominent inventor based in Santa Clara, CA, known for his significant contributions to integrated circuit technology. With a total of 11 patents to his name, McMillan has made a lasting impact in the field of electronics and configuration data encoding.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is the patent for a "Bootable integrated circuit device for readback encoding of configuration data." This invention describes a method and apparatus for encoding configuration data using an integrated circuit device that features a configuration interface. The device is coupled to boot memory, which contains boot cores essential for configuring the integrated circuit. The configuration encoder core provides a peripheral interface, allowing encoded configuration data to be sent efficiently. Another notable patent is the "Method and system for identifying essential configuration bits," which offers a systematic approach to identifying essential configuration bits using a defined configuration bit definition.

Career Highlights

Scott McMillan is currently employed at Xilinx, Inc., where he continues to develop innovative solutions in integrated circuit technology. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of configuration data management and encoding.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, McMillan has collaborated with talented professionals, including Brandon Blodget and Prasanna Sundararajan, contributing to various projects that enhance the functionality of integrated circuits.

Conclusion

Scott P McMillan's contributions to integrated circuit technology and his innovative patents underscore his role as a leading inventor in the field. His work continues to influence advancements in electronics and configuration data encoding.

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