Overview
An FPGA is a semiconductor device that can be reprogrammed after it has been manufactured. It consists of an array of programmable logic blocks and a hierarchy of reconfigurable interconnects.
Key Advantages
- Flexibility: Can be updated to implement new functionality or fix bugs without changing the hardware.
- Parallel Processing: Capable of executing many operations in parallel, offering high performance for specific tasks.
- Low Latency: Provides deterministic performance, which is critical for real-time applications.
Common Uses
- Prototyping ASICs.
- High-frequency trading systems.
- Signal processing in telecommunications.