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White Paper
FPGA Judgment Day: Rise of Second Generation Structured ASICs
By Narinder Lall (eASIC)
Summary:
This paper introduces a new technology, the second generation Structured ASIC, that is tipped to reenergize the path to innovation within the electronics industry.
This paper introduces a new technology, the second generation Structured ASIC, that is tipped to reenergize the path to innovation within the electronics industry.
DSP-FPGA.com: Programmable Logic Supplement
Migrating FPGAs to structured ASICs in avionics to reduce SEU susceptibility
By Amr El-Ashmawi (Altera Corporation)
Summary:
Today, FPGAs are being used more often in a broad spectrum of applications. With their inherent attributes, they offer avionics design engineers advantages not available in ASIC-basedplatforms. FPGAs are susceptible to particle-induced Single-Event Upsets (SEUs). Combining the use of FPGAs and a structured ASIC provides a clear migration path for designers to utilize.
Today, FPGAs are being used more often in a broad spectrum of applications. With their inherent attributes, they offer avionics design engineers advantages not available in ASIC-basedplatforms. FPGAs are susceptible to particle-induced Single-Event Upsets (SEUs). Combining the use of FPGAs and a structured ASIC provides a clear migration path for designers to utilize.
Embedded Computing Design
Platform ASICs provide PCI Express alternative
By Greg Martin (LSI Logic and GDA Technologies), Grant Lindberg (LSI Logic and GDA Technologies) and Jusak Effendy (LSI Logic and GDA Technologies)
Summary:
This article looks at the options that should be considered when developing digital designs with a PCI Express interface. The choices range from cell-based ASICs, Platform ASICs, and FPGAs. Each of these has unique pros and cons. This article discusses the key considerations that should be examined before making a choice.... (continues)
This article looks at the options that should be considered when developing digital designs with a PCI Express interface. The choices range from cell-based ASICs, Platform ASICs, and FPGAs. Each of these has unique pros and cons. This article discusses the key considerations that should be examined before making a choice.... (continues)
DSP-FPGA.com
Leveraging structured ASICs for signal processing applications
By Brian Jentz (Altera)
Summary:
High throughput and design flexibility have positioned FPGAs as a solid silicon solution over traditional DSP devices in high-performance DSP applications like mobile base stations, medical imaging, and document imaging. In many cases, high density ASICs and DSPs appear on the same board as the FPGA. Hardware tasks, traditionally partitioned ... (continues)
High throughput and design flexibility have positioned FPGAs as a solid silicon solution over traditional DSP devices in high-performance DSP applications like mobile base stations, medical imaging, and document imaging. In many cases, high density ASICs and DSPs appear on the same board as the FPGA. Hardware tasks, traditionally partitioned ... (continues)
Embedded Computing Design
The future of ASSPs: Leveraging standards for market-focused applications
By Sam Fuller (AMCC)
Summary:
Several converging technology trends and market factors are leading to the increased use of the Application Specific Standard Processor (ASSP) for a widening range of applications. Ever increasing performance demands in networked communications, data storage, and other arenas require that next generation embedded processors deliver increased ... (continues)
Several converging technology trends and market factors are leading to the increased use of the Application Specific Standard Processor (ASSP) for a widening range of applications. Ever increasing performance demands in networked communications, data storage, and other arenas require that next generation embedded processors deliver increased ... (continues)
DSP-FPGA.com
Will the evolution of platform FPGAs mean the end of ASICs and ASSPs?
By Richard Sevcik (Xilinx)
Summary:
Domain-optimized platform FPGAs are revolutionary in their ability to accelerate the deployment of FPGA technology into many more application areas.
Domain-optimized platform FPGAs are revolutionary in their ability to accelerate the deployment of FPGA technology into many more application areas.
