1 - Understanding FPGA Architecture and Functionality
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Practice Questions
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What does FPGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what field-programmable means.
Name one key component found in an FPGA.
💡 Hint: List any of the four main components discussed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is one primary advantage of FPGAs over ASICs?
💡 Hint: Think about how often hardware needs updates.
True or False: FPGAs are less versatile compared to traditional microprocessors.
💡 Hint: Consider the adaptability of FPGAs.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple digital circuit using an FPGA to achieve a specific function (e.g., traffic light controller). Describe how you would program it step-by-step using HDLs.
💡 Hint: Think about how the different states of the traffic light will change based on time.
Compare the latency of an FPGA-based design versus a microprocessor-based design for a time-sensitive application, detailing the implications on performance.
💡 Hint: Consider where time delays might occur in software processes.
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