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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 15, 2004
Michael B. Diamond, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Michael B. Diamond, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Nvidia Corporation, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention systems and methods enable configuration of functional components in integrated circuits. A present invention system and method utilizes micro electro-mechanical switches included in pathways of an integrated circuit to flexibly change the operational characteristics of functional components in an integrated circuit die based upon a variety of factors including power conservation, manufacturing defects, compatibility characteristics, performance requirements, and system health (e.g., the number of components operating properly). The micro electro-mechanical switches are selectively opened and closed to permit and prevent electrical current flow to and from functional components. Opening the micro electro-mechanical switches also enables power conservation by facilitating isolation of a component and minimization of impacts associated with leakage currents.