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FPGA

An FPGA is a reconfigurable chip whose logic can be reprogrammed.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

An FPGA (field-programmable gate array) can be reconfigured after manufacturing, offering flexibility between a CPU's generality and an ASIC's fixed efficiency.

See ASIC.

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What is FPGA?

An FPGA is a reconfigurable chip whose logic can be reprogrammed.

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