Microcontrollers vs. FPGAs

Uploaded by

Ayoub Ouar

We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.

Available Formats

Download as PDF or read online on Scribd

0% found this document useful (0 votes)

44 views8 pages

Microcontrollers vs. FPGAs

Uploaded by

Ayoub Ouar

We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.

Available Formats

Download as PDF or read online on Scribd

You are on page 1/ 8

3-LUT ] | o ' z out] 1 IL ! He | ° : - € a | | 1 LOGIC CELL i fig. A Simplified CLB MICROCONTROLLERS VS. FPGAS: UNDERSTANDING THE KEY DIFFERENCES [email protected]#EmbeddedEdge In the world of embedded systems and digital design, microcontrollers and FPGAs (Field- Programmable Gate Arrays) are two distinct but powerful tools. They serve a variety of purposes and are essential in many electronic applications. Both types of ICs can be used to implement digital logic functions, but they rN TRU LeU A Le CL ae © [email protected]#EmbeddedEdge Microcontrollers are small, low-power ICs that contain a central processing unit (CPU), Tae and peripherals = such Ty input/output (I/O) pins, timers, and analog- to-digital rola le) (ADCs). Microcontrollers are typically programmed using a high-level programming language such as C or C++. FPGAs, or field-programmable gate arrays, are ICs that contain a large number of programmable logic blocks (PLBs). PLBs can be configured to implement any digital logic function. FPGAs are typically programmed using a hardware description language (HDL) such as Verilog or VHDL. © [email protected]#EmbeddedEdge Programming and configurability: ¢ Microcontrollers: They are programmed using high-level languages like C/C++ and require a_ specific toolchain for Ce Vl Coy oda Tnl Microcontroller functionality is defined by software. ¢ FPGAs: FPGAs are configured using hardware description languages (HDLs) like VHDL or Verilog. They enable the design of custom digital circuits. Their functionality is defined by hardware (oS Sod] oh doa © [email protected]#EmbeddedEdge Processing Power: ¢ Microcontrollers: These devices are optimized for general-purpose computing and offer moderate processing power, suitable for most embedded applications. « FPGAs: FPGAs provide the potential for extremely high parallelism, making them ideal for applications requiring intensive data processing or custom hardware acceleration. © [email protected]#EmbeddedEdge faye tale maCcr-lolcleli tia « Microcontrollers: While they offer flexibility in software design, they have limited adaptability for changes in hardware functionality. Updates often involve changing the code. ¢ FPGAs: FPGAs are highly adaptable, as you can reconfigure their hardware to EVI mm aad Colaba mul Lara tar the physical components. © [email protected]#EmbeddedEdge Resource Usage: « Microcontrollers: They tend to use fewer resources (power, space) compared to FPGAs, which is advantageous for resource-constrained applications. e FPGAs: FPGAs are more resource- intensive, consuming additional power and requiring more space due to their reconfigurable nature. © [email protected]#EmbeddedEdge Microcontrollers and FPGAs each have their unique strengths and are chosen based on the specific requirements of a project. Microcontrollers are typically preferred for general-purpose embedded systems, while FPGAs are favored when customization, high- speed processing, and_ real-time signal handling are critical. © [email protected]

Advanced Digital System Design Using SoC FPGAs
100% (1)
Advanced Digital System Design Using SoC FPGAs
435 pages
Fpgas Design Ebook Emea Emeaen
No ratings yet
Fpgas Design Ebook Emea Emeaen
19 pages
FPGAs For Software Programmers
No ratings yet
FPGAs For Software Programmers
331 pages
Fpga Design Using VHDL Course - Lec1
No ratings yet
Fpga Design Using VHDL Course - Lec1
21 pages
FPGA Architecture Principles and Progression
No ratings yet
FPGA Architecture Principles and Progression
26 pages
22ec902 Unit 5 Fpga Architecture and Applications
No ratings yet
22ec902 Unit 5 Fpga Architecture and Applications
61 pages
FPGA Workshop User Manual Ver2
No ratings yet
FPGA Workshop User Manual Ver2
78 pages
An Introduction To FPGA
No ratings yet
An Introduction To FPGA
38 pages
Fpga
No ratings yet
Fpga
6 pages
Fpgas: An Overview: Sanjiv Malik
No ratings yet
Fpgas: An Overview: Sanjiv Malik
24 pages
Fpga - 75542273494
No ratings yet
Fpga - 75542273494
10 pages
8 Bit ALU by Xilinx
No ratings yet
8 Bit ALU by Xilinx
16 pages
Introduction To PLD
No ratings yet
Introduction To PLD
78 pages
Fpga & CPLD Asics Microprocessors Microcontrollers: Application Specific Integrated Circuits
No ratings yet
Fpga & CPLD Asics Microprocessors Microcontrollers: Application Specific Integrated Circuits
14 pages
Lec5 FPGA
No ratings yet
Lec5 FPGA
46 pages
FPGA Complete 14 Slides
No ratings yet
FPGA Complete 14 Slides
14 pages
Unit 1
No ratings yet
Unit 1
43 pages
FPGA Lecture SERC NISER
No ratings yet
FPGA Lecture SERC NISER
57 pages
Microcontroller Vs FPGA What Are Their Differences and Similarities
No ratings yet
Microcontroller Vs FPGA What Are Their Differences and Similarities
15 pages
Class 17 - ASIC, FPGA and RISC-V
No ratings yet
Class 17 - ASIC, FPGA and RISC-V
16 pages
Electronics System Design Using FPGA
No ratings yet
Electronics System Design Using FPGA
15 pages
CPLD and FPGAs
No ratings yet
CPLD and FPGAs
29 pages
Embedded System Design Using FPGAs
No ratings yet
Embedded System Design Using FPGAs
15 pages
FPGA Lect3
No ratings yet
FPGA Lect3
93 pages
FPGA
No ratings yet
FPGA
16 pages
بحث نظم مضمنة
No ratings yet
بحث نظم مضمنة
11 pages
Advance Digital Electronics FINAL PDF
No ratings yet
Advance Digital Electronics FINAL PDF
45 pages
FPGA Design For Embedded Systems - Course Description
No ratings yet
FPGA Design For Embedded Systems - Course Description
6 pages
Lect 1
No ratings yet
Lect 1
34 pages
FPGA Kitap BLM
No ratings yet
FPGA Kitap BLM
30 pages
Fpga Design
No ratings yet
Fpga Design
6 pages
Field Programmable Gate Arrays FPGAs An Introduction
No ratings yet
Field Programmable Gate Arrays FPGAs An Introduction
8 pages
FPGA and CPLDWhat Is The Difference
No ratings yet
FPGA and CPLDWhat Is The Difference
10 pages
FPGA Presentation
No ratings yet
FPGA Presentation
57 pages
FPGA
No ratings yet
FPGA
10 pages
Image Processing Using VHDL
No ratings yet
Image Processing Using VHDL
36 pages
FPGAproject
No ratings yet
FPGAproject
5 pages
BSC CS - IOT
No ratings yet
BSC CS - IOT
16 pages
Ch02 Handout
No ratings yet
Ch02 Handout
69 pages
L1 Introduction
No ratings yet
L1 Introduction
20 pages
What Is FPGA and Why Should You Care
No ratings yet
What Is FPGA and Why Should You Care
6 pages
Digital Electronics Logic Devices
No ratings yet
Digital Electronics Logic Devices
7 pages
Does Nvidia Use FPGA in Machine Learning
No ratings yet
Does Nvidia Use FPGA in Machine Learning
3 pages
CND 111 Assignment 02 - Lecture
No ratings yet
CND 111 Assignment 02 - Lecture
7 pages
PLD Led LCD
No ratings yet
PLD Led LCD
37 pages
Digital Design Using FPGA
No ratings yet
Digital Design Using FPGA
33 pages
Ieee Fpga
No ratings yet
Ieee Fpga
3 pages
Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLD) & Field-Programmable Gate Array (Fpga)
No ratings yet
Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLD) & Field-Programmable Gate Array (Fpga)
29 pages
What Is FPGA - FPGA Basics, Applications and Uses
No ratings yet
What Is FPGA - FPGA Basics, Applications and Uses
10 pages
ASICs and FPGA Notes
No ratings yet
ASICs and FPGA Notes
2 pages
FPGA and FPGAC (High Level Synthesise Tools)
No ratings yet
FPGA and FPGAC (High Level Synthesise Tools)
15 pages
Experience: Research Area:: FPGA, Embedded, Control System Digital Design Embedded Systems Image Processing
No ratings yet
Experience: Research Area:: FPGA, Embedded, Control System Digital Design Embedded Systems Image Processing
27 pages
Ece 465 Introduction To Cplds and Fpgas: Shantanu Dutt Ece Dept. University of Illinois at Chicago
No ratings yet
Ece 465 Introduction To Cplds and Fpgas: Shantanu Dutt Ece Dept. University of Illinois at Chicago
11 pages
ECE153a/253 Embedded Systems Class Overview
No ratings yet
ECE153a/253 Embedded Systems Class Overview
41 pages
FPGA Vs Micro Control
No ratings yet
FPGA Vs Micro Control
11 pages
How Does FPGA Work: Outline
No ratings yet
How Does FPGA Work: Outline
17 pages
W MI Are Field Programmable Gate Arrays Ready For The Mainstream
No ratings yet
W MI Are Field Programmable Gate Arrays Ready For The Mainstream
7 pages
What Is An FPGA?
No ratings yet
What Is An FPGA?
4 pages

Microcontrollers vs. FPGAs

Uploaded by

Microcontrollers vs. FPGAs

Uploaded by

You might also like