Network Capable Application Processor Based on a FPGA

Abstract

This paper presents the development of a Network Capable Application Processor (NCAP) compatible with the IEEE1451 standard. Its features are an online, remote, real-time reprogramming mode and support of high-speed interfaces. The high-speed interfaces are implemented using a FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array). A novel design using a configuration controller and a FPGA provides robust interfaces and efficient FPGA usage. This paper also describes how our NCAP prototype can be used in an intelligent security system.

Meeting Name

IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (2005: May 16-19, Ottawa, Ont., Canada)

Department(s)

Computer Science

Keywords and Phrases

Network Capable Application Processor (NCAP); Real time reprogramming; Robust interfaces; Codes (standards); Computer networks; Field programmable gate arrays (FPGA); Interfaces (computer); Online systems; Real time systems; Robustness (control systems); Security of data; Program processors

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

0780388798; 978-0780388796

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1091-5281

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2005 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 May 2005

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