Term · Design & Architecture
Bitstream
The configuration file that programs an FPGA: it sets every look-up table, routing switch, memory block and input and output option so the device carries a given design.
It is generated by the vendor's design software and is often encrypted and authenticated to protect the design.
- Also known as
- Configuration bitstream, Configuration file
- Type
- Term
- Domain
- Design & Architecture, Programmable logic
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Part of the Design & Architecture glossary, with every term in the topic and the lifecycles, tools and standards that use them.
Where it appears on the Hub
Used on 23 pages of the Hub. In each group, the pages that mention it most come first.
Lifecycle stages and gates
- Configuration & Bitstream Security (FPGA chip lifecycle)
- Configuration and security architecture freeze (FPGA chip lifecycle)
- Synthesis, Place & Route & Timing Closure (FPGA lifecycle)
- Timing closure and bitstream (FPGA lifecycle)
- Pre-silicon software readiness (FPGA chip lifecycle)
- End of support (FPGA lifecycle)
- and 13 more
Skills
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