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FPGAManWhoCan
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2 years ago

Is there a way to force the use of 9x9 multipliers over 18x18?

Hi there, I'm working with the Cyclone V and have the constraint that im only able to use the 9x9 multipliers in the variable precision DSP blocks. The design im trying to synthesize is something...
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FvM
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2 years ago
Hello
seeing 18x18 multiplier in post-fit design doesn't tell much about the capability of implementing your design with 9x9 only, I think. Post fit represents an optimization of a given design with available resources, not necessary the implementation with minimal resources.