What does an FPGA consist of?

A programmable array of logic blocks and interconnect configured to implement the circuit

Why can an FPGA do many operations at once?

The configured hardware runs truly in parallel

It executes instructions in sequence

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FPGA versus microcontroller

Short answer

An FPGA configures its internal hardware logic blocks and interconnects to implement circuits directly, enabling true parallel operation. A microcontroller has a fixed CPU that executes program instructions sequentially.

How does a FPGA differ from a microcontroller?

An FPGA is a programmable array of logic blocks and interconnect whose hardware is configured to implement the circuit itself, so many operations run truly in parallel. A microcontroller is a fixed processor (CPU with memory and peripherals on one chip) that executes a program instruction by instruction in sequence.

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