5.4 - Control Systems with FPGAs
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Practice Questions
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What does PID stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of the components used in control systems.
Name one application of FPGAs in control systems.
💡 Hint: These are common applications.
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What is the main purpose of a feedback loop?
💡 Hint: Think about how feedback influences system performance.
FPGAs are particularly beneficial for control systems due to their ability to ____.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of FPGAs in processing tasks.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a feedback system using an FPGA to control the temperature of a heating element, incorporating a PID controller. Describe the inputs and outputs.
💡 Hint: Remember the role of each PID component in adjusting the output.
Discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of using FPGAs over microcontrollers in real-time control applications.
💡 Hint: Think about the specific features of FPGAs in contrast to microcontrollers.
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