What is FPGA design?

FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) design involves creating digital circuits that can be reconfigured after manufacturing. FPGAs consist of an array of programmable logic blocks connected by programmable interconnects. Designers use hardware description languages (HDLs) like VHDL or Verilog to define the desired circuit behavior, which is then synthesized, placed, and routed to create a configuration file that programs the FPGA. FPGAs are commonly used for prototyping ASICs, implementing custom hardware accelerators, and in applications requiring flexibility and reconfigurability, such as aerospace, defense, and telecommunications.