DES using an FPGA
How?
- PCB with one or several FPGAs
- Include glue logic in FPGAs
Advantages
- Easy to change algorithm or fix design errors (resynthesize logic)
- Moderate throughput
- Pipelined logic; 25 – 75 MHz clock
Disadvantages
- Moderate parts cost
- Okay for small production runs
- Moderate design cost