EP20K100BC356-3V

Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) provide great potential for embedded engineers to develop cutting edge applications. The EP20K100BC356-3V FPGA is a low-cost, high-speed programmable logic device that enables engineers to rapidly develop and deploy powerful, embedded solutions.

This FPGA is based on the 20K family of devices from Xilinx and is particularly well suited for use in embedded applications. It features 1M system gates, 125 MHz maximum operating frequency, and over 128MB SRAM. Additionally, the device has a dual-channel DSP, enabling eight-way multiply-accumulate operations for general purpose signal processing applications.

The EP20K100BC356-3V FPGA is commonly used in industrial, consumer, and medical applications. This device allows designers to produce systems that are more reliable and efficient than those built with discrete components. Examples of its use include embedded vision systems, robotics and automation, and process control.

The working principle of the EP20K100BC356-3V FPGA is quite simple. The device incorporates two types of logic blocks: combinatorial logic and register-transfer logic. Combinatorial logic is used to implement Boolean logic gates such as AND, OR and NOT gates, while the register-transfer logic performs operations such as shifting, counting, and adding data. The device also includes programmable I/O blocks, which allow the user to define the number of input and output pins and the type of signals that they will support.

The user programs the device by creating a design database, which describes the logic functions to be implemented. Once the database is complete, the user downloads the design to the device. The device then automatically configures itself to run the design database. This process is achieved by wiring the logic blocks together in accordance with the design database, and then programming the configuration bits for each block.

The EP20K100BC356-3V FPGA is an ideal choice for embedded systems. It provides high performance and flexibility for system designers, making it well suited for a wide range of applications. Additionally, its low cost and easy programming make it attractive for cost-sensitive applications as well.