Hi all. I am doing a small Processor implementation (with the performance somewhat like an 8051 CPU), and I am designing for "as low power as possible". I want to use reconfigurable logic as I am interested in the the flexibility and the possibility of adding additional logic to my design.
Already with aid of the helpful users of this NG I am looking at three competing products. The Coolrunner II CPLD from Xilinx The MAXII from Altera The IGLOO FPGA from Actel
When looking at the specs, IGLOO seems to provide the best scores, however, these come from the manufacturer themselves, so I wondered if somebody has worked with low power designs with the above mentioned devices - and could give me some "real-life" experiences?
If Actels figures are correct, I must admit I have never worked with their development tools. How are these in user-friendlyness and quality in comparison with for example the Xilinx product (ISE and EDK). Any experiences?
I am looking very much forward to her from you The Best of Regards :-)