| Vendor | Xilinx/Altera |
| FAQ Entry Author | Ray Andraka |
| FAQ Entry Editor | Philip Freidin |
| FAQ Entry Date | 12/09/2002 |
Q. Can I use wirewrap with FPGAs |
A. (Extracted from one of Ray's Articles, 11/22/2002While an FPGA on wirewrap can be done if extreme attention is paid toboth the wirewrap and the design of the timing of the I/O, I hardly recommend it, especially to the beginner. Edge speeds on modern devices make it very difficult to avoid signaling problems. Do yourself a big favor and either use one of the many pre-fabricated boards, or make a proper PWB (at least 4 layers, please!) and save yourself many hours of grief. |