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Cupertino, CA, United States of America

Shekhar Bapat

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Programmable Logic Devices. Top assignee: Xilinx, Inc.. Active years: 1998-2010.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shekhar Bapat. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shekhar-bapat

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 18

% Patents Active = 88.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 506(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Santa Clara, CA (US) (1998 - 2002)
  • San Jose, CA (US) (2002)
  • Cupertino, CA (US) (2006 - 2010)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal18 out of 5,121 
 
Xilinx, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1998-2010

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Areas of Expertise:
Programmable Device
Integrated Circuit
Testing Methods
Logic Functions
FPGA
Configurable Logic Element
Multiplexer
High Speed Bus
Nanoscale Devices
Deskewing Clock Signals
Logic Gate
Buffered Interconnect
18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7725787 - Testing of a programmable device (2010-05-25),
2. 7469371 - Methods of testing a user design in a programmable integrated circuit (2008-12-23),
3. 7454675 - Testing of a programmable device (2008-11-18),
4. 7315972 - Method and apparatus for automated generation of expected value data for circuit designs (2008-01-01),
5. 7310758 - Circuit for and method of implementing programmable logic devices (2007-12-18),
6. 7219314 - Application-specific methods for testing molectronic or nanoscale devices (2007-05-15),
7. 7007250 - Application-specific methods useful for testing look up tables in programmable logic devices (2006-02-28),
8. 6429715 - Deskewing clock signals for off-chip devices (2002-08-06),
9. 6362648 - Multiplexer for implementing logic functions in a programmable logic device (2002-03-26),
10. 6201410 - Wide logic gate implemented in an FPGA configurable logic element (2001-03-13),
11. 6124731 - Configurable logic element with ability to evaluate wide logic functions (2000-09-26),
12. 6107827 - FPGA CLE with two independent carry chains (2000-08-22),
13. 6051992 - Configurable logic element with ability to evaluate five and six input (2000-04-18),
14. 5963050 - Configurable logic element with fast feedback paths (1999-10-05),
15. 5936424 - High speed bus with tree structure for selecting bus driver (1999-08-10),

Title: Innovations of Shekhar Bapat

Introduction

Shekhar Bapat is a prominent inventor based in Cupertino, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of programmable devices and integrated circuits. With a total of 18 patents to his name, Bapat has established himself as a key figure in technological advancements.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents involves a method of testing a programmable device. This method begins by programming a portion of the device according to an application, resulting in a programmed circuit. The process includes providing a test input and triggering sequential elements to store and capture outputs based on clock edges. Another notable patent focuses on testing user designs in programmable integrated circuits. This method involves programming the IC with test designs and running test patterns to determine the functionality of the user design.

Career Highlights

Shekhar Bapat is currently employed at Xilinx, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field of programmable technology. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the reliability and efficiency of integrated circuits.

Collaborations

Bapat collaborates with talented individuals such as Steven P Young and Kamal Chaudhary, contributing to a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation.

Conclusion

Shekhar Bapat's contributions to the field of programmable devices and integrated circuits highlight his expertise and commitment to innovation. His patents reflect a deep understanding of technology and its applications, making him a valuable asset in the industry.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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