EDN

Generate FPGA designs from M-code

DSP systems are best described by using a combination of both graphical-and language-based methods. The MathWorks, an industry leader in DSP modeling software, caters to this dichotomy by providing a ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Challenges In Using HLS For FPGA Design

High-level synthesis (HLS) tools, which transform C/C++ source code to Verilog/VHDL, have been commercially available for over 15 years. HLS tools from FPGA vendors and EDA companies promise improved ...
CU Boulder News & Events

FPGA Design for Embedded Systems Specialization

This online engineering specialization will help you gain proficiency in creating prototypes or products for a variety of applications using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). You will cover a ...
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, ...
Electronic Design

FPGA Design Flow Takes Simulink Code Into Synthesis

Thanks to collaboration between The MathWorks and Mentor Graphics, MathWorks’ Simulink HDL Coder users gain a smooth path into synthesis. Mentor’s Precision Synthesis tool now supports HDL generated ...
EDN

Platform FPGA design for high-performance DSPs

As DSP technologies find their way into high-end, high-complexity commercial and consumer applications, developers are discovering the limitations of traditional Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) to ...
Embedded

CPU plus FPGA design flow for software developers: A new tangible reality

Recently, Brian Bailey organized a round table that resulted in a two-part article called Supporting CPUs Plus FPGAs. The experts discussed the evolving reality of systems design based on FPGAs and ...
Design-Reuse

"Lattice Diamond" FPGA Design Software Heralds New Era for Low Power, Cost Sensitive FPGA Applications

HILLSBORO, OR, Jun 28, 2010 -- Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced Version 1.0 of its Lattice Diamond(TM) FPGA design software, the new flagship design environment for ...
Design-Reuse

A practical approach to reusing HDL code in FPGA designs

From the very first day that you learn a new hardware description language (HDL), you reuse code. Initially, this might involve copying an example and modifying it in order to learn and expand your ...
Electronic Design

Best practices for user-programmable FPGA instrumentation

Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are used extensively in today’s electronic assemblies and test engineers are also choosing to incorporate user-programmable FPGA instrumentation as part of their ...