Applications of FPGA versus embedded system

The use of FPGAs for the I/O embedded system implementation may be more difficult than using a dedicated controller. On the other hand, an implementation in a programmable device has multiple advantages. FPGAs are intended for embedded applications, with a long support lifecycle, a wide temperature range, and the option to move the IP to a more recent device when needed. In addition, using a soft IP, the interface can be improved and new embedded system features can be added. A simple end-point interface can be upgraded to a test resource by adding more extensive error detection and injection capabilities.

CES has long used FPGAs for I/O customization and to implement test devices. The new CES FIOV-2310 product is a 3U VPX board with a Kintex-7 FPGA and an FMC slot (Figure 2). A wide range of FMC mezzanines are available from partners and from independent vendors, both for signal processing and I/O customization applications.

refer to: http://vita-technologies.com/articles/technically-trends-mass-customization-fpgas/