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What is the main purpose of a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)?
What is the main purpose of a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)?
- To implement digital logic circuits through programmable logic blocks and interconnects (correct)
- To process analog signals in digital systems
- To provide power to digital signal processing applications
- To store and retrieve data in embedded systems
What are the main components of FPGAs?
What are the main components of FPGAs?
- Programmable logic elements (PLEs) and programmable interconnects (PICs) (correct)
- Transistors and diodes
- Microcontrollers and sensors
- Capacitors and resistors
Why are FPGAs suitable for applications that require frequent changes or upgrades?
Why are FPGAs suitable for applications that require frequent changes or upgrades?
- Because they consist of look-up tables and flip-flops
- Because they offer a high level of parallelism
- Because they provide power-efficient alternatives to ASICs
- Because they can be reprogrammed to implement different logic circuits (correct)
What makes FPGAs increasingly popular in the field of embedded systems?
What makes FPGAs increasingly popular in the field of embedded systems?
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What do the programmable logic elements (PLEs) in FPGAs typically consist of?
What do the programmable logic elements (PLEs) in FPGAs typically consist of?
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What is the role of programmable interconnects (PICs) in FPGAs?
What is the role of programmable interconnects (PICs) in FPGAs?
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What feature of FPGAs can be useful for high-speed signal processing applications?
What feature of FPGAs can be useful for high-speed signal processing applications?
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Study Notes
- FPGA is a programmable integrated circuit used for digital logic circuits implementation
- FPGAs are used in digital signal processing, embedded systems, and computer networking
- Consists of a large number of programmable logic elements (PLEs) and programmable interconnects (PICs)
- PLEs are made up of look-up tables (LUTs) and flip-flops, while PICs facilitate signal routing between PLEs
- FPGAs are highly flexible, reprogrammable, and suitable for applications requiring frequent changes or upgrades
- Offers high parallelism, beneficial for high-speed signal processing and image processing
- Popular in embedded systems due to cost-effectiveness and power efficiency compared to ASICs in low-volume and high-volume production.
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