Rapid prototyping of electronic systems using FIPSOC

FIPSOC (field programmable system on chip) is a novel device shown to be suitable for rapid prototyping of electronic systems. After a description of its architecture and associated development tools, its distinguishing features are highlighted. In particular, integration of a microprocessor, programmable logic and configurable analog channels in the same chip provides a monolithic platform with capability to prototype complete systems. The integrated development software and chip capabilities offer low-cost emulation on the target device, hardware and software emulation, and integrated real-time probing. An application example of a DC motor controller illustrates the benefits in cost and development time that FIPSOC can provide