Title :
Architecture and synthesis issues in FPGAs
Author :
Chrzanowska-Jeske, Malgorzata
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Portland State Univ., OR, USA
Abstract :
The technology and architecture of interconnections could be considered as the most important factor in determining the effectiveness of an FPGA for a specific application. Due to their restricted connectivity, FPGAs represent a challenging technology for CAD tools developers. We will present an overview of the four different types of FPGA architectures available commercially and the approaches used in FPGA layout and logic synthesis. The presentation will cover these issues from both a user´s perspective and a CAD tool developer´s perspective
Keywords :
circuit layout CAD; field programmable gate arrays; logic CAD; CAD tool development; FPGAs; connectivity; layout; logic architecture; logic synthesis; Design automation; Digital systems; Electronics packaging; Field programmable gate arrays; Integrated circuit interconnections; Logic arrays; Logic design; Random access memory; Routing; Wires;
Conference_Titel :
Northcon/93. Conference Record
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9972-2
DOI :
10.1109/NORTHC.1993.505040