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MSP430 open core synthesis

MSP430 open core synthesis

Yijing liu
Prodigy 10 points

Is there any patent that protects MSP430 instruction set? If yes, can the patent number be shared?

Thanks!

Robin

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    Guru 325070 points
    While an instruction set itself cannot be patented, it might be possible that the implementation of some feature always requires a patented mechanism.

    However, the MSP430 instruction set is extremely simple, and none of its individual features are a new idea. (The most special thing about it is what features were chosen to be included.)

    Anyway, the first MSP430 came out in 1993, so if there are any patents, they are expired.
  • 0 in reply to Clemens Ladisch
    TI__Guru 56685 points
    Hello Yijing,

    Thank you, we appreciate your interest in our product. TI products are protected by intellectual property (IP) rights, and we hope that you understand that we do not comment on individual IP questions.

    Thank you again and have a nice day!

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