Title :
A reprogrammable gate array and applications
Author :
Trimberger, Stephen
Author_Institution :
Xilinx Inc., San Jose, CA, USA
fDate :
7/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A field-programmable gate array (FPGA) can implement thousands of gates of logic, has no up-front fixed costs, and can be programmed in a few minutes by writing into on-chip static memory is described. This kind of FPGA can be reprogrammed any number of times, providing a versatile platform for rapid hardware implementation. Reprogrammable technology allows software-like design methodologies to be applied to logic design. The construction of this kind of FPGA, design tradeoffs, and examples of applications that take advantage of reprogrammability are examined
Keywords :
PLD programming; application specific integrated circuits; circuit layout CAD; logic CAD; logic arrays; FPGA; field-programmable gate array; logic design; on-chip static memory; reprogrammable gate array; Application software; Costs; Design methodology; Field programmable gate arrays; Hardware; Logic arrays; Logic design; Logic gates; Programmable logic arrays; Writing;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
