Trends in reconfigurable logic and reconfigurable computing

The paper gives a survey on reconfigurable logic and reconfigurable computing technologies, and on recent R&D trends in these areas. The paper also points out the weaker aspects of recent developments and proposes new directions to follow, driven by technology progress, a growing variety of reconfigurable platforms, and, innovations in EDA. Deep submicron technology allows SoC implementation, and the silicon IP business reduces entry barriers for newcomers and turns infrastructures of existing players into a liability.