FPGAs: Are they really worth it?

By	Rodger Hosking Pentek, Inc.

Driven by impressive claims that they are the ultimate silicon solution, FPGAs have gained considerable attention over the past decade. Virtually every major new advance in FPGA technology has targeted the specific needs of critical computing. Now, after developing and deploying a tremendous range of FPGA-based products, embedded board vendors and system integrators have gained a wealth of valuable experience.

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