17.01.2015 Views

Programmable Logic Design Quick Start Handbook

Programmable Logic Design Quick Start Handbook

Programmable Logic Design Quick Start Handbook

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DESIGN: QUICK START HANDBOOK •<br />

Table of Contents<br />

Navigating This Book<br />

Table of Contents<br />

Chapter 1: Introduction<br />

The History of <strong>Programmable</strong> <strong>Logic</strong> .................................................................. 1<br />

Complex <strong>Programmable</strong> <strong>Logic</strong> Devices (CPLDs)............................................. 4<br />

Why Use a CPLD ....................................................................................... 4<br />

Field <strong>Programmable</strong> Gate Arrays (FPGAs) ....................................................... 6<br />

<strong>Design</strong> Integration....................................................................................... 8<br />

The Basic <strong>Design</strong> Process ..................................................................................... 9<br />

HDL File Change Example ................................................................................ 13<br />

Before (16 x 16 multiplier):....................................................................... 13<br />

After (32 x 32 multiplier): ......................................................................... 13<br />

Intellectual Property (IP) Cores......................................................................... 14<br />

<strong>Design</strong> Verification.............................................................................................. 14<br />

Functional Simulation .................................................................... 16<br />

Device Implementation ................................................................. 16<br />

Fitting ............................................................................................... 16<br />

Place and Route .............................................................................. 17<br />

Downloading or Programming .................................................... 18<br />

System Debug ................................................................................. 19<br />

Chapter 2: Xilinx Solutions<br />

Introduction.......................................................................................................... 21<br />

Xilinx Devices....................................................................................................... 22<br />

Platform FPGAs................................................................................................... 22<br />

Virtex FPGAs ............................................................................................. 22<br />

Virtex-II Pro FPGAs .................................................................................. 23<br />

The Power of Xtreme Processing ................................................. 23<br />

XtremeDSP – ................................................................................... 23<br />

The Ultimate Connectivity Platform ........................................... 24<br />

The Power of Integration................................................................ 24<br />

Enabling a New Development Paradigm ................................... 24<br />

Industry-Leading Tools ................................................................. 24<br />

Xilinx • vi

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!