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Comment on What is an FPGA? by tmnorris

tmnorris — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:09:18 +0000

As with my previous response, the statements are true and the two or three that you have highlighted are features of an FPGA. The fact that other devices can also perform these functions is not relevant, in fact it only highlights the fact that the FPGA is a highly flexible device. If you are looking for a single all encompassing statement, I am not sure there is one.

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Comment on What is an FPGA? by tmnorris

tmnorris — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:05:20 +0000

Thanks for commenting – Just because it describes a function that something else can do, it doesn’t mean its not a good description. An FPGA can implement any logical function that an ASIC could perform.

Comment on What is an FPGA? by Reiner Hartenstein

Reiner Hartenstein — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:38:17 +0000

“You can use an FPGA to implement any logical function that an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) could perform,” is not a good explanation, since also a (e. g. von Neumann type) microprocessor can be programmed to implement any logic function.

Reiner

Comment on What is an FPGA? by Reiner Hartenstein

Reiner Hartenstein — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:28:54 +0000

“The field-programmable gate array (FPGA) is a semiconductor device that can be programmed after manufacturing.” is not a good explanation, since also a (e. g. von Neumann type) microprocessor can be programmed after manufacturing. Also a microprocessor allows you to program product features and functions, adapt to new standards (depends what standards you mean).

Reiner