Analysis of two FPGA design methodologies applied to an image processing system

The continuous advancements in programmable device technologies enable the widespread use of FPGAs in an increasing number of industrial applications. The availability of powerful software design tools is a fundamental requirement to take advantage of the many advanced and specialized resources included in the latest devices. Although such tools exist, they are still far from guarantee first-time-optimized designs in many applications. This paper analyzes the application of two state-of-the-art FPGA design methodologies to an image processing system. The experimental results presented demonstrate that there is still much room left for experienced designers to enhance system performance.