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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 18, 2007
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2004
Frank C. Wirtz, Ii, Corrales, NM (US);
Frank C. Wirtz, II, Corrales, NM (US);
Xilinx, Inc., San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to integrated circuit trays, and in particular, to an integrated circuit tray enabling communication with integrated circuit stored therein. A storage tray for storing integrated circuits according to one embodiment of the invention comprises a plurality of recesses adapted to receive an integrated circuit. A conductor extends between the plurality of recesses and comprises a plurality of contacts associated with the recesses. A terminal portion, such as a connector, is coupled to the conductor to enable programming the integrated circuits stored in the tray. Embodiments having additional components are also described. Further, embodiments for connecting a plurality of trays and enabling programming of integrated circuits in the plurality of trays are also described. A system for programming integrated circuits in a storage device is also described. Methods of communicating with a plurality of integrated circuits in a storage tray are also disclosed.