Simply put, a FPGA is just like an older gate array, but the metal interconnections between the gate array logic elements are replaced by a huge array of static random-access memories (SRAM)-based “fabric.” By artfully setting particular SRAMs to “1,” it causes the outputs of certain...
FPGAs are built from one basic "logic-cell", duplicated hundreds or thousands of time. A logic-cell is basically a small lookup table ("LUT"), a D flip-flop and a 2-to-1 mux (to bypass the flip-flop if desired). The LUT can implement any logic function. It has typically a few...
When to Use an FPGA Given all the pros of using FPGAs, you may be asking yourself “Why wouldn’t I use one for everything!” Great question! In the description of how FPGAs work, you may have noticed that there's a lot of extra "stuff" that has to go on to implement even ...
Here is our very first How-to Video. It is about the first steps in the FPGA programming using Xilinx FPGAs and Vivado IDE. We have four questions for today. The first one is how to run the Vivado IDE, then how to create a new project, then how to create the bitstream, and the ...
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The digital section includes components like microcontrollers, FPGAs, and memory chips, which handle binary data. Isolating these parts helps reduce noise coupling between high-speed digital and sensitive analog signals. Isolating analog and digital components to avoid EMI. ...
Are there specific techniques or design patterns that I should follow to make sure resources are used optimally, especially when dealing with high-density FPGAs? Additionally, how can I leverage the tools available in Quartus Prime to monitor, track, and manage resource ut...
In order to learn anything, it's best to have some "real-world" project to work with. On this basis, we will design an embedded system, implementing some form ofprocessor-controlled test equipment. Thereafter, we will write a software device ...
Higher layer count: We've built non-HDI boards with high layer counts, but HDI board layer counts can easily reach 20 or more layers when working with high pin density components (e.g., FPGAs). Lower signal levels: HDI boards are not used for high voltage or high current. This is be...
The different kernel entities work with different input data. In one of the versions, I fitted 12 kernels in the FPGA. Then for that kernel, I simplify the external memory interfaces and the "function overhead" ( using oneAPI pragmas). The compile estimated resourc...