Extending FPGA architectures to address new applications

The FPGA market has clearly grown beyond the "one size fits all" mentality. Different combinations of speed, density, and features are needed to address diverse applications. Basing new devices on well-established architectures eliminates the learning curve typically required by designers to take advantage of new devices, as well as alleviating the need for developing new CAE development tools to support the new offerings. The resulting breadth of product offerings allows the selection of the FPGA device that is best for the target application.<>