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15 years ago

How to choose device : CPLD or FPGA ?

I want to implement a polynomial function to continuously process a digital temperature signal and output a variable based on such evaluation. What device to look out for ? CPLD or FPGA ? How ca...
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15 years ago

Considering

Y = Ax3 + bx2 + Cx + D

I conclude at 5 multipliers and 3 adders ( using both mul. and add.)

or

43 addres ( using only adders, for a 8 bit input)

It can give a rough estimate of LEs consumed ?