Options In FPGA Design Services

There are many different devices and components that are not pre-programmed by the manufacturer but are rather designed to be configured by the end-product users. This could be the OEM or the customer and they will use an FPGA or field-programmable gate array in the integrated circuit design to accomplish this result.

In its most basic form, the FPGA is a series of logic blocks that are fully programmable based on the end-user program parameters. These same components also have the ability to act like memory, either as single bit storage (flip-flops) or complete blocks.

The Need for Quality FPGA Design Services

The complexity of the new technology and applications for FPGA means that developers have to carefully choose their FPGA design services. With the option to have the service involved at the earliest design stage there is less risk of costly delay or incorrect schematics used to develop the prototype.

Additionally, and this is essential to consider, the more experienced the design team and services are, the more they will be able to take advantage of past projects in creating the FPGA required for your specific application.

There are libraries available of all current designs for FPGAs that are tested for specific types of application. Accessing these software programs and then using a service that can complete a design, test and produce the prototype is always the best option.

The Design Process

With all FPGA design services, the process followed in the flow of the design will always be similar. The development team will continually test the FPGA through software programs that simulate the system in use in the application. This is repeated on several different levels to ensure the complete functioning of all circuits and aspects of the design.

This testing is an essential part of the process in any new FPGA design. The tests will be run and the FPGA modified until there are no errors on the test simulations under all required operating conditions.

Once this is completed, it is time to start the production of these semiconductor systems. The specific style and type of components, including the interconnects, will all be carefully chosen to allow for complete dependability and reliability.

The demand for FPGAs continues to increase as technology advances across various industries. Today applications for these devices including use in computers, medical devices, automotive, surveillance systems, wireless communication and in a wide range of different consumer electronics.