ECE 722Reconfigurable Computing
- Units
- 0.50
- Level
- Graduate
- Faculty
- Engineering
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course will help you understand the foundational principles of FPGA architecture, the compilation and CAD process for modern FPGAs, high-level synthesis with OpenCL, communication overlay fabrics, and design strategies and patterns for computational acceleration. In particular, we will explore topics of contemporary interest such as machine learning that can influence both (1) how we design FPGAs, and (2) how they can be accelerated using FPGAs.
Prerequisites
None listed.
Antirequisites
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Winter 2023
Looking for FPGA based master's level courses at UW 2 points, 7 comments
“Any suggestions for Spring 2023?”
u/1000Ditto: “Ece more circuits typed courses maybe of interest: 631, 636, 682, 627, 740, 649, 637, 644, 647”
u/djao: “ECE 722: Reconfigurable Computing. Last offered Winter 2021.”
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