Title :
A novel mixed signal programmable device with on-chip microprocessor
Author :
Faura, Julio ; Horton, C. ; Van Duong, Phuoc ; Madrenas, Jordi ; Aguirre, Miguel Angel ; Inserser, J.M.
Author_Institution :
SIDSA, Madrid, Spain
Abstract :
In this paper we present a novel field programmable mixed-signal integrated device consisting of a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), a set of programmable and interconnectable analog cells, and a microprocessor core. This processor can run general purpose user programs, handle the dynamic reconfiguration of the programmable blocks and probe in real time internal digital and analog signals. The device is especially suitable for development and fast prototyping of mixed signal integrated applications
Keywords :
cellular arrays; circuit CAD; field programmable gate arrays; integrated circuit design; mixed analogue-digital integrated circuits; FPGA; dynamic reconfiguration; interconnectable analog cells; internal signals; microprocessor core; mixed signal integrated applications; mixed signal programmable device; on-chip microprocessor; Application specific integrated circuits; Design automation; Field programmable analog arrays; Field programmable gate arrays; Hardware; Microcontrollers; Microprocessors; Probes; Prototypes; Software prototyping;
Conference_Titel :
Custom Integrated Circuits Conference, 1997., Proceedings of the IEEE 1997
Conference_Location :
Santa Clara, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3669-0
DOI :
10.1109/CICC.1997.606594
