EP4SE360F35C3G vs 5SGXEB6R3F43I4G
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| Category | Embedded - FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array) | Embedded - FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Array) |
| Manufacturer | Altera | Altera |
| Description | IC FPGA 744 I/O 1152FBGA | IC FPGA 600 I/O 1760FBGA |
| Package | Tray | Tray |
| Series | - | Stratix® V GX |
| Voltage - Supply | - | 0.82V ~ 0.88V |
| Operating Temperature | - | -40°C ~ 100°C (TJ) |
| Mounting Type | - | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | - | 1760-BBGA, FCBGA |
| Supplier Device Package | - | 1760-FCBGA (42.5x42.5) |
| Number of I/O | - | 600 |
| Number of Gates | - | - |
| Number of LABs/CLBs | - | 225400 |
| Number of Logic Elements/Cells | - | 597000 |
| Total RAM Bits | - | 53248000 |
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1. What is the hardware of FPGA?
FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a highly flexible programmable logic chip that users can program to achieve specific logic functions according to their needs. The main uses of FPGA include communications and networks, digital signal processing, automotive and aerospace, industrial automation, high-performance computing, smart Internet of Things and many other aspects.
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2. What is FPGA in embedded systems?
FPGA in embedded system is a solution that integrates FPGA technology into embedded system. An embedded system is a computer system designed for a specific application, which usually includes components such as processor, memory, peripheral interface, etc., which are used to control, monitor or perform specific tasks. Combining FPGA with embedded system can bring a series of significant advantages.
FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a programmable logic device, which consists of a large number of programmable logic units and programmable interconnection resources. It has the characteristics of flexibility and reconfigurability, and is widely used in communication, digital signal processing, embedded systems and other fields. The basic structure of FPGA includes programmable input and output units, configurable logic blocks, digital clock management modules, embedded block RAM, wiring resources, embedded dedicated hard cores and bottom embedded functional units. The design of FPGA can be implemented through hardware description language, which has high flexibility. -
3. Is FPGA analog or digital?
FPGAs are digital. FPGAs (field programmable gate arrays) are integrated chips that are mainly digital circuits, not analog. FPGAs are a type of programmable logic device that processes digital signals instead of analog signals.
FPGAs are a type of programmable logic device, a type of programmable logic device (PLD). It solves the shortcomings of traditional custom circuits, while also overcoming the shortcomings of the limited number of gate circuits in the original programmable devices. FPGA is a product that is further developed on the basis of traditional logic circuits and gate arrays such as PAL (Programmable Logic Array), GAL (General Array Logic), and CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device).
The design process of FPGA includes the use of computer-aided design, by drawing schematic diagrams that implement user requirements, editing Boolean equations, or using hardware description languages as design inputs. Then after a series of conversion programs, automatic layout and routing, and simulation processes, the FPGA data file is finally generated to initialize the FPGA device. -
4. Is FPGA a microprocessor?
FPGA is not a microprocessor. FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a special digital circuit that is mainly used to implement complex logic functions, while microprocessors are processors used to execute instructions.
FPGA and microprocessors have significant differences in function and use. FPGA is a semi-custom digital circuit that can be programmed during the hardware design stage to implement specific logic functions. FPGA solves the shortcomings of customized circuits and overcomes the shortcomings of the limited number of gate circuits of the original programmable devices. It is suitable for occasions that require highly customized logic functions. In contrast, a microprocessor (such as a CPU) is a general-purpose computing device used to execute instructions stored in it, process data, and perform computing tasks. Microprocessors include MCU (microcontroller), DSP (digital signal processor), etc., each of which has different application scenarios and functional characteristics.
Specifically, FPGA and microprocessor are also different in structure and working mode. FPGA consists of a large number of programmable logic units, and users can program to implement any logic function as needed. Microprocessors contain a central processing unit (CPU), memory, and input and output interfaces to execute predefined instruction sets, process data, and perform computing tasks. In addition, FPGAs are usually used in situations that require high-speed processing and parallel computing, such as communications, image processing, etc., while microprocessors are widely used in various computing devices and systems.
