Question

Compare the benefits and drawbacks of using dSpace versus using the FPGA.

Answer 1

• dspace is a spesific corporation where fpga is a common name for a family of devices.
• dspace specifies on high power applications for industry where with fpga you can implement any kind of logic function such as dsp and so on.
• You don't need local servers or system administrators. We'll manage the software and servers, so you can keep your costs low and concentrate on your users while fpga requires huge NRE (Non Recurring Expenses) and costly tools, FPGA development is cheaper due to less costly tools and no NRE.
• unlike dSpace, programming of FPGA requires knowledge of VHDL/Verilog programming languages as well as digital system fundamentals.
• DSpace provides a way to manage your materials and publications in a professionally maintained repository to give them greater visibility and accessibility over time while in FPGA design, software takes care of routing, placement and timing. This makes lesser manual intervention. The design flow eliminates complex and time consuming place and router, floor planning and timing analysis.