Title :
An MPGA-like FPGA
Author_Institution :
Crosspoint Solutions Inc., Santa Clara, CA, USA
Abstract :
The CP20K series of field-programmable gate array (FPGA) chips is described. Consisting of an array of individual CMOS transistors and small logic elements linked via antifuse-programmable interconnections to form large functional blocks, the CP20K closely mimics the flexibility and capacity of a mask-programmable gate array (MPGA). It is shown that the chip´s fine-grained architecture makes it easy to use logic synthesis tools because area and performance can be traded off exactly as in MPGA logic synthesis.<>
Keywords :
logic arrays; logic design; CMOS transistors; CP20K series; antifuse-programmable interconnections; area; field-programmable gate array; fine-grained architecture; logic elements; logic synthesis tools; mask-programmable gate array; performance; CMOS integrated circuits; Capacitance; Delay; Field programmable gate arrays; Integrated circuit interconnections; Logic arrays; Logic design; Macrocell networks; Routing; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Design & Test of Computers, IEEE
