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FPGA questions

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UNIT IV FIELD PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAYS

PART-A (2marks)

1. What is an FPGA?
2. What are the various configuration modes available in FPGAs?
3. Explain the role of a technology library in technology mapping.
4. What is a LUT, and why is it important in technology mapping for FPGAs?
5. What are the objectives of placement?
6. Explain the concept of "timing closure" in placement.
7. Write the placement constraints in FPGA.
8. Explain the difference between global routing and detailed routing.
9. What is logic minimization in digital circuits, and what techniques are commonly used
to achieve it?
10. What is the significance of routing algorithms in FPGA design?
11. Why is wire length optimization important in FPGA routing algorithms?
12. Describe the concept of rip-up and reroute in FPGA routing algorithms.
13. In what ways can RTL coding styles influence the synthesis outcomes in
different FPGA architectures?
14. What role does a logic synthesis controller play in addressing design
complexity and reducing time-to-market for modern applications?
15. How can data path synthesis be optimized for low-power applications without
compromising performance?

PART-B (14marks)

1. (a)What are the key components of FPGA physical design tools?


(b)What challenges are faced during FPGA physical design, and how can they be
addressed?

2.Discuss the significance of physical design tools in FPGA design and list some common
tools used in this process.

3.Describe the technology mapping process in FPGA design and analyse how technology
mapping impacts FPGA design?
4.Elucidate the placement and routing stages in FPGA design, detailing their roles,
techniques and impact on design performance.

5.Explain the logic synthesis process for an FPGA controller and its significance in the
design flow.

6.Define data path synthesis in the context of FPGA design and describe its role in
optimising data processing units.

7.What is logic minimization in FPGA design, and Explain techniques that are commonly
employed to achieve it?

8.(a) Why SRAM based FPGAs are popular when compared to other types? Explain.
b) Design 3-bit shift register, and implement using Xilinx XC4000 FPGA.

9. Describe the step-by-step approach for implementing FPGA design using VHDL in the
Xilinx environment, explaining each stage of the process.

10. (a) How does Register Transfer Level (RTL) design contribute to FPGA
implementation?
(b) Discuss how RT-level design aids in optimizing control and data flow in
complex circuits.

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