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Why are FPGAs used over other programmable devices such as the GAL chip?
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What is the abbreviation for MIPS in Programmable system on chip?
the abbreviation for MIPS in Programmable system on chip is MEGA INSTRUCTIONS PER SECOND........
What is the difference between an FPGA and CPLD - they're both programmable logic right?
FPGAs and CPLDs are both programmable logic. However the main difference lies in the architecture of the chips. CPLDs have several programmable PLDs which are interconnected via a programmable connections at the global interconnection matrix. FPGAs on the other hand have individual logic blocks - each block can be programmed to implement a logic function such as AND, OR, NOT etc. These blocks are then connected via programmable switches to implement complete logic functions. Compare the FPGA way of programming individualAND, OR, NOT logic functions and then putting them together to implement a complete logic function, to the CPLD way of programming several complete logic functions at once on inividual PLDs and then bringing these PLDs together via programmable connections. Useful web resources (as visited on 15-09-2008) 1) http://www.xess.com/fpgatut.htm: Good explanation + diagram of chip architectures 2)http://www.edaboard.com/ftopic61996.html: 4th paragraph - good technical explanation of the difference. 2)
What is 1997 ford mustang key computer chip?
Its a programmable chip inside of the key .
What are the classifications of ASICs?
There are four basic classes of ASICs; each class has a different degree of customization of the chip. Full-custom, standard, semi-custom, and programmable logic devices.
What is Intel 8259 chip?
The Intel 8259 is a programmable interrupt controller.
What is EPROM in computer terms?
It stands for Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. It's basically a computer chip that can have information programmed onto it - which stays on the chip even when the power is turned off (unlike RAM which is erased when you turn the computer off) The EPROM can be re-programmed by erasing the current information and re-writing new information to it.
What chip controls hardware interrupts?
Hardware interrupts can be controlled by the 8259 Programmable Interrupt Controller
What is a NE555 sound chip?
The 555 is not a sound chip, it is a general purpose programmable timer. As such, it is possible to program it to generate sounds or clock digital sound synthesizer chips.
What is a type of chip from which data can be erased by expoure to ultraviolate light?
A type of PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory) called EPROM (Eraseable Programmable Read-Only Memory) is a chip that, after being programmed, can be exposed to strong ultraviolet light in order to erase it. They're recognized by the transparent window on the top surface through which you can see the silicon chip. It's through this window that UV enters to erase the chip.
Is the motherboard hardware or software?
Motherboards are hardware components, not software.
What are the main parts inside the programmable thermostat?
An electronic programmable thermostat has a printed circuit board on which is mounted a chip one or more relays LCD display terminal strip sometimes a backup battery
What are three components that allow the processor to communicate with other devices?
the buss the north bridge chip the south bridge chip
