The document discusses field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), including their architecture, programming technologies, design process, and commercially available devices. FPGAs provide reprogrammability and fast time-to-market compared to application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). The core of an FPGA consists of an array of configurable logic blocks and a hierarchical interconnect structure that allows the blocks to be wired together. FPGAs can be programmed using SRAM, antifuse, EPROM, or EEPROM technologies. Examples of popular FPGAs are Xilinx's XC4000 series with LUT-based logic blocks and Altera's MAX5000 series consisting of macrocells in logic array blocks.
This presentation gives an overview of FPGA devices. An FPGA is a device that contains a matrix of re-configurable gate array logic circuitry. When a FPGA is configured, the internal circuitry is connected in a way that creates a hardware implementation of the software application.
FPGA devices can deliver the performance and reliability of dedicated hardware circuitry.
FPGA are a special form of Programmable logic devices(PLDs) with higher densities as compared to custom ICs and capable of implementing functionality in a short period of time using computer aided design (CAD) software....by mathewsubin3388@gmail.com
This presentation gives an overview of FPGA devices. An FPGA is a device that contains a matrix of re-configurable gate array logic circuitry. When a FPGA is configured, the internal circuitry is connected in a way that creates a hardware implementation of the software application.
FPGA devices can deliver the performance and reliability of dedicated hardware circuitry.
FPGA are a special form of Programmable logic devices(PLDs) with higher densities as compared to custom ICs and capable of implementing functionality in a short period of time using computer aided design (CAD) software....by mathewsubin3388@gmail.com
"Digital Systems Design" undergraduate course slides, By Dr. Reza Sameni, presented at Shiraz University, Shiraz, IRAN, Revision: June 2018, WEB: www.sameni.info, EMAIL: reza.sameni@gmail.com
Three-phase ac motors have been the workhorse of industry since the earliest days of electrical engineering. They are reliable, efficient, cost-effective and need little or no maintenance. In addition, ac motors such as induction and reluctance motors need no electrical connection to the rotor, so can easily be made flameproof for use in hazardous environments such as in mines.
In order to provide proper speed control of an ac motor, it is necessary to supply the motor with a three phase supply of which both the voltage and the frequency can be varied. Such a supply will create a variable speed rotating field in the stator that will allow the rotor to rotate at the required speed with low slip. This ac motor drive can efficiently provide full torque from zero speed to full speed, can overspeed if necessary, and can, by changing phase rotation, easily provide bi-directional operation of the motor. A drive with these characteristics is known as a PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) motor drive.
Drives and motors are an integral part of industrial equipment from packaging,robotics, computer numerical control (CNC), machine tools, industrial pumps,and fans. Designing next-generation drive systems to lower operating costs requires complex control algorithms at very low latencies as well as a flexibleplatform to support changing needs and the ability to design multiple-axis systems.
Traditional drive systems based on ASICs, digital signal processors (DSPs), and microcontroller units lack the performance and flexibility to address these needs. Altera’s family of FPGAs provides a scalable platform that can be used to offload control algorithm elements in hardware. You may also integrate the whole drive system with industry-proven processor architectures while supporting multipletypes of encoders and industrial Ethernet protocols. This “drive on a chip” system reduces cost and simplifies development.
AN DYNAMIC ENERGY MANAGEMENT ON FPGA FOR WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKcsijjournal
Wireless sensor networks are occupying large space in the modern world. Technologies like FPGA appear with features to be explored as implementation of low-power system. In this project we built a low-power circuit applying the implementation of a technique to minimize the clocks number of the circuit and focusing on the dynamic power consumption of the architecture was evaluated energy and logical consumption module to module. The architecture built has all the necessary features to integrate, synchronize and perform communication according to the application. Different analyses the consumption of a general architecture is shown and an operation mode acceptable to dynamic energy consumption of circuit to wireless sensor network on FPGA is achieved.
Final project report on grocery store management system..pdfKamal Acharya
In today’s fast-changing business environment, it’s extremely important to be able to respond to client needs in the most effective and timely manner. If your customers wish to see your business online and have instant access to your products or services.
Online Grocery Store is an e-commerce website, which retails various grocery products. This project allows viewing various products available enables registered users to purchase desired products instantly using Paytm, UPI payment processor (Instant Pay) and also can place order by using Cash on Delivery (Pay Later) option. This project provides an easy access to Administrators and Managers to view orders placed using Pay Later and Instant Pay options.
In order to develop an e-commerce website, a number of Technologies must be studied and understood. These include multi-tiered architecture, server and client-side scripting techniques, implementation technologies, programming language (such as PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and MySQL relational databases. This is a project with the objective to develop a basic website where a consumer is provided with a shopping cart website and also to know about the technologies used to develop such a website.
This document will discuss each of the underlying technologies to create and implement an e- commerce website.
"Digital Systems Design" undergraduate course slides, By Dr. Reza Sameni, presented at Shiraz University, Shiraz, IRAN, Revision: June 2018, WEB: www.sameni.info, EMAIL: reza.sameni@gmail.com
Three-phase ac motors have been the workhorse of industry since the earliest days of electrical engineering. They are reliable, efficient, cost-effective and need little or no maintenance. In addition, ac motors such as induction and reluctance motors need no electrical connection to the rotor, so can easily be made flameproof for use in hazardous environments such as in mines.
In order to provide proper speed control of an ac motor, it is necessary to supply the motor with a three phase supply of which both the voltage and the frequency can be varied. Such a supply will create a variable speed rotating field in the stator that will allow the rotor to rotate at the required speed with low slip. This ac motor drive can efficiently provide full torque from zero speed to full speed, can overspeed if necessary, and can, by changing phase rotation, easily provide bi-directional operation of the motor. A drive with these characteristics is known as a PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) motor drive.
Drives and motors are an integral part of industrial equipment from packaging,robotics, computer numerical control (CNC), machine tools, industrial pumps,and fans. Designing next-generation drive systems to lower operating costs requires complex control algorithms at very low latencies as well as a flexibleplatform to support changing needs and the ability to design multiple-axis systems.
Traditional drive systems based on ASICs, digital signal processors (DSPs), and microcontroller units lack the performance and flexibility to address these needs. Altera’s family of FPGAs provides a scalable platform that can be used to offload control algorithm elements in hardware. You may also integrate the whole drive system with industry-proven processor architectures while supporting multipletypes of encoders and industrial Ethernet protocols. This “drive on a chip” system reduces cost and simplifies development.
AN DYNAMIC ENERGY MANAGEMENT ON FPGA FOR WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKcsijjournal
Wireless sensor networks are occupying large space in the modern world. Technologies like FPGA appear with features to be explored as implementation of low-power system. In this project we built a low-power circuit applying the implementation of a technique to minimize the clocks number of the circuit and focusing on the dynamic power consumption of the architecture was evaluated energy and logical consumption module to module. The architecture built has all the necessary features to integrate, synchronize and perform communication according to the application. Different analyses the consumption of a general architecture is shown and an operation mode acceptable to dynamic energy consumption of circuit to wireless sensor network on FPGA is achieved.
Final project report on grocery store management system..pdfKamal Acharya
In today’s fast-changing business environment, it’s extremely important to be able to respond to client needs in the most effective and timely manner. If your customers wish to see your business online and have instant access to your products or services.
Online Grocery Store is an e-commerce website, which retails various grocery products. This project allows viewing various products available enables registered users to purchase desired products instantly using Paytm, UPI payment processor (Instant Pay) and also can place order by using Cash on Delivery (Pay Later) option. This project provides an easy access to Administrators and Managers to view orders placed using Pay Later and Instant Pay options.
In order to develop an e-commerce website, a number of Technologies must be studied and understood. These include multi-tiered architecture, server and client-side scripting techniques, implementation technologies, programming language (such as PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and MySQL relational databases. This is a project with the objective to develop a basic website where a consumer is provided with a shopping cart website and also to know about the technologies used to develop such a website.
This document will discuss each of the underlying technologies to create and implement an e- commerce website.
Hybrid optimization of pumped hydro system and solar- Engr. Abdul-Azeez.pdffxintegritypublishin
Advancements in technology unveil a myriad of electrical and electronic breakthroughs geared towards efficiently harnessing limited resources to meet human energy demands. The optimization of hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems plays a pivotal role in utilizing natural resources effectively. This initiative not only benefits humanity but also fosters environmental sustainability. The study investigated the design optimization of these hybrid systems, focusing on understanding solar radiation patterns, identifying geographical influences on solar radiation, formulating a mathematical model for system optimization, and determining the optimal configuration of PV panels and pumped hydro storage. Through a comparative analysis approach and eight weeks of data collection, the study addressed key research questions related to solar radiation patterns and optimal system design. The findings highlighted regions with heightened solar radiation levels, showcasing substantial potential for power generation and emphasizing the system's efficiency. Optimizing system design significantly boosted power generation, promoted renewable energy utilization, and enhanced energy storage capacity. The study underscored the benefits of optimizing hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems for sustainable energy usage. Optimizing the design of solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems as examined across diverse climatic conditions in a developing country, not only enhances power generation but also improves the integration of renewable energy sources and boosts energy storage capacities, particularly beneficial for less economically prosperous regions. Additionally, the study provides valuable insights for advancing energy research in economically viable areas. Recommendations included conducting site-specific assessments, utilizing advanced modeling tools, implementing regular maintenance protocols, and enhancing communication among system components.
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Welcome to WIPAC Monthly the magazine brought to you by the LinkedIn Group Water Industry Process Automation & Control.
In this month's edition, along with this month's industry news to celebrate the 13 years since the group was created we have articles including
A case study of the used of Advanced Process Control at the Wastewater Treatment works at Lleida in Spain
A look back on an article on smart wastewater networks in order to see how the industry has measured up in the interim around the adoption of Digital Transformation in the Water Industry.
Using recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) for pavements is crucial to achieving sustainability. Implementing RCA for new pavement can minimize carbon footprint, conserve natural resources, reduce harmful emissions, and lower life cycle costs. Compared to natural aggregate (NA), RCA pavement has fewer comprehensive studies and sustainability assessments.
HEAP SORT ILLUSTRATED WITH HEAPIFY, BUILD HEAP FOR DYNAMIC ARRAYS.
Heap sort is a comparison-based sorting technique based on Binary Heap data structure. It is similar to the selection sort where we first find the minimum element and place the minimum element at the beginning. Repeat the same process for the remaining elements.
Overview of the fundamental roles in Hydropower generation and the components involved in wider Electrical Engineering.
This paper presents the design and construction of hydroelectric dams from the hydrologist’s survey of the valley before construction, all aspects and involved disciplines, fluid dynamics, structural engineering, generation and mains frequency regulation to the very transmission of power through the network in the United Kingdom.
Author: Robbie Edward Sayers
Collaborators and co editors: Charlie Sims and Connor Healey.
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Technical Specifications
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
Key Features
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system
• Copatiable with IDM8000 CCR
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
Application
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
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• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
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We have compiled the most important slides from each speaker's presentation. This year’s compilation, available for free, captures the key insights and contributions shared during the DfMAy 2024 conference.
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Power plants release a large amount of water vapor into the
atmosphere through the stack. The flue gas can be a potential
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moisture, it could reduce its total cooling water intake
requirement. One of the most practical way to recover water
from flue gas is to use a condensing heat exchanger. The power
plant could also recover latent heat due to condensation as well
as sensible heat due to lowering the flue gas exit temperature.
Additionally, harmful acids released from the stack can be
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phenomenon since heat and mass transfer of water vapor and
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gases such as nitrogen and oxygen. Design of a
condenser depends on the knowledge and understanding of the
heat and mass transfer processes. A computer program for
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water outlet temperature, mole fraction and condensation rates
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using an iterative solution technique with calculations of heat
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2. Presentation Overview
Available choice for digital designer
FPGA – A detailed look
Interconnection Framework
FPGAs and CPLDs
Field programmability and programming
technologies
SRAM, Anti-fuse, EPROM and EEPROM
Design steps
Commercially available devices
Xilinx XC4000
Altera MAX 5000
3. Designer’s Choice
Digital designer has various options
SSI (small scale integrated circuits) or MSI (medium scale
integrated circuits) components
Difficulties arises as design size increases
Interconnections grow with complexity resulting in a
prolonged testing phase
Simple programmable logic devices
PALs (programmable array logic)
PLAs (programmable logic array)
Architecture not scalable; Power consumption and delays play
an important role in extending the architecture to complex
designs
Implementation of larger designs leads to same difficulty as
that of discrete components
4. Designer’s Choice
Quest for high capacity; Two choices
available
MPGA (Masked Programmable Logic Devices)
Customized during fabrication
Low volume expensive
Prolonged time-to-market and high financial risk
FPGA (Field Programmable Logic Devices)
Customized by end user
Implements multi-level logic function
Fast time to market and low risk
5. FPGA – A Quick Look
Two dimensional array of customizable logic
block placed in an interconnect array
Like PLDs programmable at users site
Like MPGAs, implements thousands of gates of
logic in a single device
Employs logic and interconnect structure capable of
implementing multi-level logic
Scalable in proportion with logic removing many of the size
limitations of PLD derived two level architecture
FPGAs offer the benefit of both MPGAs and
PLDs!
6. FPGA – A Detailed Look
Based on the principle of functional completeness
FPGA: Functionally complete elements (Logic
Blocks) placed in an interconnect framework
Interconnection framework comprises of wire
segments and switches; Provide a means to
interconnect logic blocks
Circuits are partitioned to logic block size,
mapped and routed
7. A Fictitious FPGA Architecture
(With Multiplexer As Functionally Complete Cell)
Basic building block
8. Interconnection Framework
Granularity and interconnection structure
has caused a split in the industry
FPGA
– Fine grained
– Variable length
interconnect segments
– Timing in general is not
predictable; Timing
extracted after placement
and route
9. Interconnection Framework
CPLD
– Coarse grained
(SPLD like blocks)
– Programmable crossbar
interconnect structure
– Interconnect structure uses
continuous metal lines
– The switch matrix may or may not
be fully populated
– Timing predictable if fully
populated
– Architecture does not scale well
10. Field Programmability
Field programmability is achieved through
switches (Transistors controlled by memory
elements or fuses)
Switches control the following aspects
Interconnection among wire segments
Configuration of logic blocks
Distributed memory elements controlling the
switches and configuration of logic blocks are
together called “Configuration Memory”
11. Technology of Programmable
Elements
Vary from vendor to vendor. All share the
common property: Configurable in one of the two
positions – ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’
Can be classified into three categories:
SRAM based
Fuse based
EPROM/EEPROM/Flash based
Desired properties:
Minimum area consumption
Low on resistance; High off resistance
Low parasitic capacitance to the attached wire
Reliability in volume production
12. SRAM Programming
Technology
Employs SRAM (Static RAM) cells
to control pass transistors and/or
transmission gates
SRAM cells control the configuration
of logic block as well
Volatile
Needs an external storage
Needs a power-on configuration
mechanism
In-circuit re-programmable
Lesser configuration time
Occupies relatively larger area
13. Anti-fuse Programming
Technology
Though implementation differ, all anti-fuse
programming elements share common property
Uses materials which normally resides in high
impedance state
But can be fused irreversibly into low impedance state
by applying high voltage
14. Anti-fuse Programming
Technology
Very low ON Resistance (Faster implementation
of circuits)
Limited size of anti-fuse elements; Interconnects
occupy relatively lesser area
Offset : Larger transistors needed for programming
One Time Programmable
Cannot be re-programmed
(Design changes are not possible)
Retain configuration after power off
15. EPROM, EEPROM or Flash
Based Programming Technology
EPROM Programming Technology
Two gates: Floating and Select
Normal mode:
No charge on floating gate
Transistor behaves as normal n-channel transistor
Floating gate charged by applying high voltage
Threshold of transistor (as seen by gate) increases
Transistor turned off permanently
Re-programmable by exposing to UV radiation
17. EPROM Programming
Technology
No external storage mechanism
Re-programmable (Not all!)
Not in-system re-programmable
Re-programming is a time consuming task
18. EEPROM Programming
Technology
Two gates: Floating and Select
Functionally equivalent to EPROM; Construction
and structure differ
Electrically Erasable: Re-programmable by
applying high voltage
(No UV radiation expose!)
When un-programmed, the threshold (as seen by
select gate) is negative!
20. EEPROM Programming
Technology
Re-programmable; In general, in-system re-
programmable
Re-programming consumes lesser time
compared to EPROM technology
Multiple voltage sources may be required
Area occupied is twice that of EPROM!
21. An Example
Modulo-4 counter:
Specification
Modulo-4 counter: Logic
Implementation
23. Design Steps Involved in
Designing With FPGAs
Understand and define design
requirements
Design description
Behavioural simulation (Source
code interpretation)
Synthesis
Functional or Gate level
simulation
Implementation
Fitting
Place and Route
Timing or Post layout simulation
Programming, Test and Debug
24. Commercially Available
Devices
Architecture differs from vendor to vendor
Characterized by
Structure and content of logic block
Structure and content of routing resources
To examine, look at some of available
devices
FPGA: Xilinx (XC4000)
CPLD: Altera (MAX 5K)
25. Xilinx FPGAs
Symmetric Array based; Array
consists of CLBs with LUTs
and D-Flipflops
N-input LUTs can implement
any n-input boolean function
Array embedded within the
periphery of IO blocks
Array elements interleaved with
routing resources (wire
segments, switch matrix and
single connection points)
Employs SRAM technology
Generic Xilinx Architecture
26. XC 4000
XC4000 CLB
3 LUTs and 2 Flip-flops in a
two stage arrangement
2 Outputs: Can be registered or
combinational
External signals can also be
registered
More of internal signals are
available for connections
Can implement any two
independent functions of four
variables or any single function
of five variables
28. XC 4000
XC4000 Routing Architecture
Wire segments
Single length lines
Spans single CLB
Connects adjacent CLBs
Used to connect signals that do not have critical timing requirements
Double length lines
Spans two CLBs
Uses half as much switch as a single length connection
Long lines
Low skew; Used for signals such as clock
Relatively rare resource
Switch Matrix
Every line is connected to lines on the other three direction
Each connection requires six transistors
29. ALTERA CPLDS
Hierarchical PLD structure
First level: LABs (Functional
blocks); LAB is similar to
SPLDs
Second Level: Interconnections
among LABs
LAB consists of
Product term array
Product term distribution
Macro-cells
Expander product terms
Interconnection region: PIA
EPROM/EEPROM based
Example: MAX5K, MAX7K
Altera generic architecture
30. MAX 5000
Three wide AND gate feed an OR gate (Sum of products)
XOR gate may be used in arithmetic operations or in polarity selection
One flipflop per macrocell; Outputs may be registered
Flipflop preset and clear are via product terms; Clock may be either system
clock or internally generated
Output may be driven out or fedback
Feedback is both local and global; Local feedback is within macrocell and is
quicker
MAX5K Macrocell
31. MAX 5000
Number of product terms to macrocell limited
Wider functions implemented via expander product terms
Foldback NAND structure
Inputs are from PIA, expander product term and macrocell
feedback
Outputs of expander product term are sent to other macrocell
and to itself
MAX5000 Expander Product Term
32. MAX 5000
Second level of hierarchy:
connections among LABs
LABs are connected via PIA
Interconnections may be
global or local; Global
interconnects uses PIA
PIA consists of long wiring
segments:
Spans entire length of chip and
passes adjacent to each LAB
PIA fully populated
Predictable timing
MAX5000 Architecture
33. SRAM FPGA -- EEPROM
FPGA
An FPGA is similar to several other types of
devices which have been around for quite a
while, the difference being that an FPGA is
simply much more expandable and versatile.
The devices which FPGAs get compared to
most often are CPLDs (Complex
Programmable Logic Devices), which are
similar in function but typically have way less
logic gates inside them; Customizable CPU
design is much more feasible with an FPGA.
Once upon a time, CPLDs also had the
distinct advantage of retaining their
34. SRAM FPGA -- EEPROM
FPGA
when turned off; When FPGAs first came out,
they used simple SRAM to hold their
configuration, which of course would be lost
when the device lost power. Back then, the
FPGA had to be programmed from scratch
every time it was turned on, usually from a
separate serial ROM chip. But today, FPGAs
come in Flash, EPROM, and EEPROM
variants, which will retain configuration, and
which can also be re-programmed. (Fuse
and anti-fuse FPGAs also exist, which act
like PROMs in that they are one-time
35. SRAM FPGA -- EEPROM
FPGA
afterward.) Despite this, however, most
FPGAs still use SRAM for reasons of
simplicity (when you need to reprogram it, it's
easier to re-encode a small ROM chip than to
reprogram a large FPGA chip), so count on
having to use a separate boot ROM for the
FPGA.
Use of an FPGA is broadly divided into two
main stages: The first is "configuration
mode", the mode in which the FPGA is when
you first power it up. Configuration mode is,
as you may have guessed, where you
36. SRAM FPGA -- EEPROM
FPGA
this is when you load your code into it,
dictating how the pins behave. Once
configuration is complete, the FPGA
goes into "user mode", its main mode of
operation, where the programmed
circuit actually starts functioning.
37. Product – FPGA vs ASIC
Comparison:
FPGA benefits vs ASICs:
- Design time: 9 month design cycle vs 2-3 years
- Cost: No $3-5 M upfront (NRE) design cost.
No $100-500K mask-set cost
- Volume: High initial ASIC cost recovered only in very high volume products
Due to Moore’s law, many ASIC market requirements now met by FPGAs
- Eg. Virtex II Pro has 4 processors, 10 Mb memory, IO
Resulting Market Shift:
Dramatic decline in number of ASIC design starts:
- 11,000 in ’97
- 1,500 in ’02
FPGAs as a % of Logic market:
- Increase from 10 to 22% in past 3-4 years
FPGAs (or programmable logic) is the fastest growing segment of the
semiconductor industry!!