Inter-tile buffer system for a field programmable gate array

Abstract

The invention relates to an inter-tile buffering system for a field programmable gate array. The field programmable gate array is comprised of the following. A plurality of field programmable gate array tiles are arranged in an array of rows and columns. Each of said field programmable gate array tiles comprises a plurality of functional groups and a plurality of interface groups, and a primary routing structure. The primary routing structure is coupled to said functional groups and interface groups and is configured to receive primary output signals, route primary output signals within said at least one field programmable gate array tile, and provide primary input signals to said functional groups and interface groups. Each functional group is configured to receive primary input signals, perform a logic operation, and generate primary output signals. Each interface group is configured to transfer signals from said primary routing structure to outside of said at least one field programmable gate array tile, and includes a plurality of input multiplexers configured to select signals received from outside of said at least one field programmable gate array tile and provide signals to the primary routing structure inside said at least one field programmable gate array tile. Said primary routing structure comprises a horizontal bus and a vertical bus. A horizontal buffer is located between each column of field programmable gate array tiles and is coupled to the primary routing structure. A vertical buffer is located between each row of field programmable gate array tiles and is coupled to the primary routing structure.