Advanced Applications and Design Techniques for Xilinx Programmable Logic Devices

Author: Sun Hang
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Xilinx is the world's largest manufacturer of programmable logic devices and the inventor of FPGA devices. Particularly in the field of communication technology, Xilinx is not only a supplier of communication devices but also actively participates in the development of communication standards, providing system integration and system solutions. To meet and adapt to market needs, the company continuously introduces high-performance programmable devices. From early series such as XC95, XC4000, Spartan/SpartanXL, Virtex/Virtex-E, Spartan-Ⅱ/Spartan-ⅡE, to current CoolRunner-Ⅱ, platform-level and system-level Virtex-Ⅱ, Virtex-ⅡPro/Virtex-ProX, and 90nm process technology Spartan-3 series devices. Inside the devices, there are not only 32-bit PowerPC405 hard cores, 32-bit MicroBlaze soft cores, and 8-bit PicoBlaze soft cores, but also RocketIO modules capable of supporting high-speed serial communication at 3.125GHz/10GHz, as well as DSP modules, etc. Moreover, the prices of these devices continue to decline, such as Spartan-3 series devices with 400,000 gates priced below $8. These devices have been widely applied in medical equipment, communication equipment, aerospace, consumer, and other fields. In 2004, Xilinx will also introduce ASMBL (Application-Specific Modular Block, a programmable logic device with a modular block architecture for application-specific use), which will bring another revolution in platform-level and system-level logic devices. As a professional technician engaged in programmable logic device applications and technical services for many years, it is necessary and obligatory to continuously introduce Xilinx's latest devices and information as well as their applications to the broader scientific and technological community, which is also the purpose of the author in writing this book. This book will take Xilinx's products as the background to systematically introduce the structural principles, performance characteristics, and design methods of Xilinx's latest CPLD and FPGA products. It will also provide a detailed introduction to the features and usage of the ISE6 integrated design tool, with a focus on the applications of CPLD/FPGA in digital system design, embedded processor design, and high-speed serial data communication. Additionally, it will delve into high-speed circuit design and signal integrity issues. As for Xilinx's early CPLD/FPGA devices, such as the XC95 series, XC4000 series, first and second-generation Spartan series, and Virtex series, there are already many materials and books that provide detailed introductions, and many readers or designers are familiar with their use. Therefore, this book will not repeat explanations for these devices to save space. This book introduces the structures and features of Xilinx's latest devices, such as CoolRunner-Ⅱ, Spartan-3, Virtex-Ⅱ, and Virtex-ⅡPro, in a way that is easy to understand and visually engaging. It also dedicates significant to introducing the new design and development environment ISE6 and its auxiliary design tools, advanced applications and design techniques of programmable logic devices, the principles and design of 8-bit and 32-bit embedded processors based on CPLD/FPGA, high-speed serial data communication interface design, and signal integrity design. This book is an indispensable, highly targeted technical book for professionals engaged in consumer electronics product design, communication system design, embedded processor system design, and control equipment development. It can also serve as a reference book for senior undergraduate and graduate students in logic and special-purpose integrated circuit design-related fields for teaching and research purposes.