Practice Distributed Ram (8.2.2) - FPGA Memory Architecture and Utilization
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Distributed RAM

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Question 1 Easy

What type of memory resources does Distributed RAM utilize?

💡 Hint: Think about what logic resources are available in FPGAs.

Question 2 Easy

Is Distributed RAM larger or smaller than Block RAM?

💡 Hint: Consider the memory requirements for different data sizes.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of Distributed RAM in FPGAs?

To provide large storage
To enable quick access to small data
To perform complex calculations

💡 Hint: Reflect on the size and speed attributes.

Question 2

True or False: Distributed RAM can be used as part of a cache memory system.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the necessity of speed in caching scenarios.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a hypothetical FPGA design requiring peak performance for processing small datasets, discuss the choice between opting solely for Distributed RAM versus a mixed approach with both Block RAM and Distributed RAM, providing a rationale for your decision.

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs in speed versus memory requirements when designing your FPGA architecture.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a case where an FPGA engineer must choose memory configurations for a real-time video processing task that may involve varied data sizes. How would you integrate both Distributed RAM and Block RAM?

💡 Hint: Think about how each type of RAM contributes to performance in streaming applications.

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