Methods and apparatus are provided for conveying configuration data to a
programmable logic device integrated circuit. When the configuration data
is loaded into configuration memory on the programmable logic device
integrated circuit, the programmable logic device integrated circuit
performs custom logic functions. The programmable logic device integrated
circuit or an associated configuration device integrated circuit may be
provided with power conversion circuitry and transceiver circuitry. The
power conversion circuitry converts received radio-frequency signals into
power. The power from the power conversion circuitry is provided to the
transceiver, loading, and configuration memory circuitry. The transceiver
circuitry is connected to an antenna that receives wirelessly-transmitted
configuration data and is used to transmit confirmation messages
following successful loading of the configuration data into the
configuration memory.