FPGA based Digital System Design—Issues and Challenges

Authors:

Naresh Grover (Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad)

M. K. Soni (Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad)

Abstract:

Applications for Field Programmable Gale Array (FPGA) technology are substantially increasing due to its re-configurability that offers significant advantages in the flexibility. Recent advances in fabrication have increased its logic capacity as well. FPGAs are evolving at a rapid speed with improved performance and logic density. However, high power consumption in FPGAs becomes a significant factor m the design consideration. Trends in technology scaling makes leakage pottier a serious concern for the designers. Moreover, increased density has made these devices more susceptible to failure due to external radiations. This paper describes the generic architecture of RIGA and basic development stages for FPGA based digital design. Then it covers the issues of power consumption in FPGA and proposed strategies for its optimization and finishes with the description of radiation effects on FPGAs and the proposed mitigation techniques.