1.1 - Introduction to FPGA Architecture and Functionality
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Practice Questions
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What does FPGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to be programmable in the field.
Name one key component of FPGA architecture.
💡 Hint: These are building parts we discussed in class.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which component of an FPGA implements logic functions?
💡 Hint: Think about what parts combine to create logical operations.
True or False: FPGAs can be programmed after manufacturing.
💡 Hint: Why is field-programmability a key feature?
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Challenge Problems
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You are designing a system for real-time video processing with a requirement for low-latency. Justify why an FPGA would be more suitable than a traditional microprocessor.
💡 Hint: Consider how tasks are executed in each architecture.
Describe how changing application requirements could impact the design aspect of hardware circuits, and how FPGAs mitigate these concerns.
💡 Hint: Think about flexibility in design changes.
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