Practice Module 3: Week 3 - Introduction To Fpgas And Synthesis (3) - Introduction to FPGAs and Synthesis
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Module 3: Week 3 - Introduction to FPGAs and Synthesis

Practice - Module 3: Week 3 - Introduction to FPGAs and Synthesis

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does FPGA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think of the flexibility they offer.

Question 2 Easy

Name two main types of HDLs.

💡 Hint: Consider which programming languages focus specifically on hardware.

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Question 1

What best describes an FPGA?

It is a custom circuit with fixed functionality.
It can be programmed after manufacturing.
It requires costly setup for changes.

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of 'field-programmable.'

Question 2

Does an ASIC provide the same flexibility as an FPGA?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what an ASIC is used for versus an FPGA.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a basic 4-bit synchronous counter using Verilog and explain how synthesis would interpret your design.

💡 Hint: Consider how the counter increments on each clock cycle.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given the significant cost difference between FPGAs and ASICs, when would it be advantageous to choose an FPGA over an ASIC?

💡 Hint: Think about time-to-market considerations and possible changes.

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