A configurable circuit array that includes a matrix of cells, where each cell
includes
interconnected analog and/or digital circuit elements. The cells are fabricated
on a common semiconductor substrate, and are electrically isolated from each other.
The circuit elements in the cells are electrically coupled to circuit elements
in other cells, and are electrically coupled to bonding pads by coaxial transmission
lines capable of transmitting extremely high frequency signals. The transmission
lines include a center conductor and first and second shield conductors, where
the shield conductors prevent cross-talk interference. The transmission lines extend
vertically from the substrate until they are a suitable distances above the circuit
elements in the cell. From there, the transmission lines extend horizontally relative
to the substrate to the opposite end connection point, where they again extend
vertically down to the substrate.