EUverNE
Newbie level 5
Why FPGA?
Hi guys,
While I'm still learning digital design using FPGA a query is bothering my mind.
Why do we need to use FPGA in our final designs?
Ok, i know that FPGAs are perfect for prototyping purposes due to their flexibility in developing various complex combinational functions. But this is useful for engineers inside a prototyping lab only during developing phase, isn't it. Why it is useful to include them in the final project (market level) instead of an ASIC and/or a microcontroller with a flash eeprom combination.
Reconfiguration may someone tell. So does the flash eeprom too. And the customers they never need huge modifications at functionality level.
Speed is another aspect. True, but there are a few high speed microcontrollers/microprocessors out there which can do the trick too.
On the other hand, FPGAs needs a more specific (and thus more expensive) PCB board design with more internal layers.
So, were is the advantage? Am i missing something?
Please comment! I want to hear from you.
Regards
Hi guys,
While I'm still learning digital design using FPGA a query is bothering my mind.
Why do we need to use FPGA in our final designs?
Ok, i know that FPGAs are perfect for prototyping purposes due to their flexibility in developing various complex combinational functions. But this is useful for engineers inside a prototyping lab only during developing phase, isn't it. Why it is useful to include them in the final project (market level) instead of an ASIC and/or a microcontroller with a flash eeprom combination.
Reconfiguration may someone tell. So does the flash eeprom too. And the customers they never need huge modifications at functionality level.
Speed is another aspect. True, but there are a few high speed microcontrollers/microprocessors out there which can do the trick too.
On the other hand, FPGAs needs a more specific (and thus more expensive) PCB board design with more internal layers.
So, were is the advantage? Am i missing something?
Please comment! I want to hear from you.
Regards