A field programmable analog array and its application

Author

Anderson, D. ; Marcjan, C. ; Bersch, D. ; Anderson, H. ; Hu, P. ; Palusinski, O. ; Gettman, D. ; Macbeth, I. ; Bratt, A.

Author_Institution

Logic & Analog Technol. Group, Motorola Inc., Tempe, AZ, USA

fYear

1997

fDate

5-8 May 1997

Firstpage

555

Lastpage

558

Abstract

A Field Programmable Analog Array (FPAA) is presented based on switched capacitor technology. The architecture offers an unconstrained topology similar to its digital counterpart, containing an array of identical undedicated analog cells. This makes it possible to program both the functionality of each cell and the interconnect between cells. As a result a large number of diverse architectures may be implemented. The analog array can be programmed to perform many of the routine tasks associated with control systems design. Its linear and non-linear signal processing abilities can provide a wide range of waveform generation functions. The device can also be programmed for precise phase and magnitude characteristics. Some examples related to control systems are discussed

Keywords

analogue integrated circuits; analogue processing circuits; switched capacitor networks; waveform generators; SC technology; array architecture; control systems; field programmable analog array; linear signal processing; magnitude characteristics; nonlinear signal processing; phase characteristics; programmable cell functionality; programmable interconnect; switched capacitor technology; unconstrained topology; undedicated analog cells; waveform generation functions; Capacitors; Control systems; Field programmable analog arrays; Filters; Logic arrays; Photonic band gap; Programmable logic arrays; Switches; Transfer functions; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Custom Integrated Circuits Conference, 1997., Proceedings of the IEEE 1997

Conference_Location

Santa Clara, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-3669-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/CICC.1997.606688

Filename

606688