Title :
A lightweight approach for embedded reconfiguration of FPGAs
Author :
Blodget, Brandon ; McMillan, Scott ; Lysaght, Patrick
Author_Institution :
Xilinx Inc., San Jose, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents a lightweight approach for embedded reconfiguration of Xilinx Virtex II™ series FPGAs. A hardware and software infrastructure is reported that enables an FPGA to dynamically reconfigure itself under the control of a soft microprocessor core that is instantiated on the same array. The system provides a highly integrated, lightweight approach to dynamic reconfiguration for embedded systems. It combines the benefits of intelligent control, fast reconfiguration and small overhead.
Keywords :
embedded systems; field programmable gate arrays; intelligent control; microprocessor chips; reconfigurable architectures; FPGA; Xilinx Virtex II; dynamic reconfiguration; embedded system; intelligent control; lightweight design; soft microprocessor core; Circuits; Embedded system; Field programmable gate arrays; Hardware; Intelligent control; Logic arrays; Logic devices; Microprocessors; Reconfigurable logic; Telecommunication control;
Conference_Titel :
Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference and Exhibition, 2003
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1870-2
DOI :
10.1109/DATE.2003.1253642
