Class 04 : FPGA Architecture

Internal Blocks of the FPGA:

Blocks inside the FPGA:

1. Configurable Logic Blocks (CLB) - that holds the basic elements to implement the logics

2. Block RAMs - used as temporary memory to hold and process the data.

3. I/O Blocks - Used to interface with external world.

FPGA in the Market:

1. Two major vendors designing FPGAs are Xilinx and Altera

2. Both companies having their own software tools to design and configure the FPGA.

Xilinx FPGA:

Xilinx Family FPGA:

1. In this course, we will be using the xilinx FPGA. 

2. Spartan family FPGAs are optimized for logic, I/O and cost is affordable for students and engineers.

3. Virtex FPGAs are high end to implement complex IP and high speed interfaces. Mostly it will be used in the industry.

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