Embedded

Basics of core-based FPGA design: Part 2 – System design considerations

There are a number of system design factors requiring consideration when implementing an FPGA processor. Some of those factors include the use of co-design, processor architectural implementation, ...
The Droid Guy

Hands On With Mars FPGA A Powerhouse Development Board Tutorial

The MARS FPGA is an ambitious, open-source project designed to surpass the capabilities of existing FPGA-based retro gaming systems, particularly the MiSTer FPGA. This powerhouse development board ...
EDN

Get a hands-on tutorial in FPGA design at ESC Silicon Valley

I just heard from my chum Jason Pecor at Alorium Technology. Jason and his colleague, Bryan Craker, will be giving a 2-hour tutorial at ESC Silicon Valley 2016. Titled A Novel Hands-On Approach to ...
Hackaday

NEO430 Puts A Custom MSP430 Core In Your FPGA

We are certainly spoiled by all the microcontroller options nowadays — which is a great problem to have. But between the good old 8-bit controllers and an increasing number of 32-bit varieties, it ...
EDN

A tutorial on tools, techniques, and methodology to improve FPGA designer productivity

What is the biggest factor affecting the productivity of FPGA design cycles? Many designers say achieving timing closure is critical in getting a design to market – and with good reason. Achieving ...
Electronic Design

Understanding FPGA Processor Interconnects

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. FPGAs are wonderful tools. They consist of a collection of logic cells called lookup tables (LUTs) surrounded by an ...
Electronics Weekly

Lattice to compete through hardwired FPGA cores trend

Lattice SEMICONDUCTOR believes it can compete with Altera and Xilinx in the FPGA market through the growing trend towards embedding hardwired cores, according to the firm’s CEO, Cyrus Tsui. “The field ...
ZDNet

Academics develop super-fast 1,000 core FPGA chip

Academics have created a field programmable gate array chip with the functionality of 1,000 distinct cores for super-fast image processing. On Tuesday Glasgow University announced that academics led ...