Definition
Integrated circuits designed to be configured by customers after manufacturing.
Detailed Explanation
Field-Programmable Gate Arrays are semiconductor devices based around a matrix of configurable logic blocks connected via programmable interconnects. They can be reprogrammed to desired application or functionality requirements after manufacturing, offering flexibility while maintaining hardware-level performance. FPGAs excel at parallel processing and can be optimized for specific algorithms or workloads.
Use Cases
Real-time video processing, custom AI accelerators, prototyping ASICs, signal processing, custom networking equipment
