Making the Case For an Integrated FPGA Design Flow

With the rate of ASIC-to-FPGA conversions continuing to escalate, choosing the right FPGA design tools can determine the course and competitiveness of a system house's entire business. Design teams can select proprietary solutions, commercial tools, and other alternatives. Some choices offer short-term cost advantages, others offer longer-term flexibility. This paper discusses the pros and cons of the diverse approaches available today.