An Asynchronous Spike Event Coding Scheme for Programmable Analog Arrays

Programmable Asynchronous Pipeline Arrays

We discuss high-performance programmable asynchronous pipeline arrays (PAPAs). These pipeline arrays are coarse-grain field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) that realize high data throughput with fine-grain pipelined asynchronous circuits. We show how the PAPA architecture maintains most of the speed and energy benefits of a custom asynchronous design, while also providing post-fabrication logi...

Analog Predictive Circuit with Field Programmable Analog Arrays

Cooperation of the analog and digital circuits and the embedded controllers as well as their industrial use and technical application has always been in the focus of my interes. In reconfigurable systems the effectiveness and quality of the analog circuit system can be maintained and modified by circuit or by changing the single element values. There are further advantages of the programmable a...

Field-Programmable Analog Arrays Enable Analog Signal Processing Education

In a laboratory environment, the practicality and scope of experiments is often constrained by time and financial resources. In the digital hardware design arena, the development of programmable logic devices, such as field--programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), has greatly enhanced the student’s ability to design and synthesize complete systems within a short period of time and at a reasonable cos...

Integrated Self-Test and Calibration for Field-Programmable Analog Arrays

Fault Injection Emulation for Field Programmable Analog Arrays

We present a practical and economical method for physical fault insertion in analog circuits using Field Programmable Analog Arrays (FPAAs) for use in the development and evaluation of manufacturing and system-level tests for analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits and systems. The method involves the manipulation of configuration bits used to program the FPAA to emulate catastrophic faults...