A field programmable gate array (FPGA) which verifies that an incoming bitstream is intended for it prior to writing configuration data to programmable memory cells is described. The bitstream has an identification frame which includes an identification code for the targeted FPGA. A verification circuit...http://www.google.de/patents/US5457408?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5457408 - Method and apparatus for verifying whether a bitstream received by a field programmable gate array (FPGA) is intended for that FPGA
