ABSTRACT
Field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) have become the implementation medium of choice for many digital systems. FPGAs are integrated circuits that can be programmed after fabrication to implement virtually any digital circuit. This instant manufacturability reduces time-to-market as well as nonrecurring engineering costs. Most FPGAs are also reprogrammable, meaning the digital circuit implemented in the device can change as requirements or standards change or as bugs are found.
