Why FPGAs |
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Focus
Silicon
on Application (CPUs
use <5% )
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Simple Layout
/ Fab (CPUs Complex & Costly)
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Fast: 1000x
Pentium (CPUs only 1-3 ops/cycle)
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Inherently parallel
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Radiation Tolerant (Redundant) |
| Cons: |
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Limited Gateware & Libraries
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