Practice Disadvantages (3.1.4.2) - Introduction to FPGAs and Synthesis
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Disadvantages

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Question 1 Easy

What does FPGA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the term 'programmable'.

Question 2 Easy

Name one disadvantage of using an FPGA.

💡 Hint: Consider how reconfigurability affects energy use.

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Question 1

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using an FPGA?

Low cost
Higher unit cost
Lower power consumption

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of flexibility.

Question 2

FPGAs have lower performance compared to ASICs.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think of performance in specific applications.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If you are designing a wearable device, discuss how the disadvantages of FPGAs would impact your selection process.

💡 Hint: Think about the features and performance required by the device and the target consumer.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare the trade-offs faced by an engineer choosing between FPGA and ASIC for an IoT project involving high data throughput.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the project scale and expected changes over time.

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