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JGuerra
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6 years ago

The OpenCL kernel is synthesized as a hardware in the FPGA or it runs as software in some sort of custom hardware synthesized?

I would like to confirm if a OpenCL kernel processed by the AOC compiler is synthesized itself as a hardware or if some sort of custom design, something that look likes a custom CPU or GPU is assem...
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MEIYAN_L_Intel
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6 years ago
Hi, By using the AOC compiler, the OpenCL kernel source code compile as hardware configuration file. This file will be downloaded to the FPGA. Then, the target device is run based on the algorithms and library used. Hence,it can be conclude that the OpenCL kernel is synthesized as hardware after compile. You may refer to the link below for more information: https://www.intel.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/ja_JP/pdfs/literature/hb/opencl-sdk/aocl_programming_guide.pdf Thank you.