Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
REMOTE PROGRAMMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DEVICES

Abstract:

Systems and methods for management of remotely programmable, programmable logic devices (remote PLDs) are disclosed. An example system includes a remote PLD including a plurality of programmable logic blocks (PLBs) arranged in a PLD fabric and a programmable input/output (I/O) coupled to the PLD fabric. The remote PLD is configured to form a communications link between the remote PLD and a remote PLD management system node over a communications network via a communication module of the remote PLD or a host device configured to interface with the remote PLD over the programmable I/O. The remote PLD is configured to receive a protected configuration image from the remote PLD management system node over the communications link and programs the PLD fabric according to the protected configuration image.