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Honored ContributorHow Do You Select an FPGA?
Just curious what source of information you find is the best for selecting an FPGA? There are a number of possibilities on Altera.com such as, but certainly not limited to: - Product catalogs ...
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Honored Contributor --- Quote Start --- Being a writer at Altera, I'm interested in what documents you use once you begin to " narrow down your FPGA choice.":) --- Quote End --- I start with the project requirements, and then look at the device family features; sometimes Altera has web pages with summaries, otherwise I will download the device handbook. For IP related questions, I'll often start with the Quartus handbook, and then move onto the Megafunction guides. However, Altera has terrible cross-referencing between resources. For example, "The Embedded Peripherals IP Guide" has a lot of good documentation, but it is rarely referenced from other documents that describe using that IP. The "Embedded Design Handbook" is another good reference, which again, is rarely cross-referenced (it has lots of Avalon-MM design tips). My recommendation is to improve cross-referencing between resources. Cheers, Dave
