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A switch network (22) in a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) which operates as a combination of a programming transistor (34) and a ferroelectric transistor (32). The programming transistor (34) is selected to transfer a polarizing voltage to a gate terminal of the ferroelectric transistor (32) f

A switch network (22) in a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) which operates as a combination of a programming transistor (34) and a ferroelectric transistor (32). The programming transistor (34) is selected to transfer a polarizing voltage to a gate terminal of the ferroelectric transistor (32) for programming the ferroelectric transistor (32) in an on-state. The ferroelectric transistor (32) functions as a nonvolatile latch and pass device to provide the electrical interconnect path that links multiple Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs). The programming transistor (34) is selected to transfer a depolarizing voltage to the gate terminal of the ferroelectric transistor (32) for programming the ferroelectric transistor (32) in an off-state.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A programmable switch, comprising:a plurality of ferroelectric transistors arranged to provide a connecting conduction path between a first line, a second line, a third line, and a fourth line, wherein a signal on any line can be transferred through the connecting conduction path o

[ We claim:] [1.] A programmable switch, comprising:a plurality of ferroelectric transistors arranged to provide a connecting conduction path between a first line, a second line, a third line, and a fourth line, wherein a signal on any line can be transferred through the connecting conduction path of a ferroelectric transistor to any other line by programming the ferroelectric transistor connected between the any line and the any other line into an on-state; anda programming transistor having a source coupled to a gate of the ferroelectric transistor, a drain coupled for receiving a programming voltage, and a gate coupled for receiving a select signal, wherein the programming voltage programs the ferroelectric transistor into the on-state or an off-state.