This book is a seed.
It is a seed around which the sum knowledge of FPGA-based prototyping can crystallize.
We have gathered input from far and wide in order to present a snapshot of best practices in the field of FPGA-based prototyping. We hope that there is something in this manual for everyone but undoubtedly, owing to time and space constraints, there is probably something missing for everyone too.
The book in your hand (or the eBook on your screen) represents a first edition of the FPMM. From an early stage, we have been planning that this book will have a parallel on-line component, in which we can add or correct information, provide download pdf copies and build upon each reader’s experience to build further editions as required. In this way, the FPMM will thrive on feedback and in turn can provide even more in-depth education for prototypers around the world. Using new media we can help to unite otherwise isolated and outnumbered prototyping experts into a respected forum of real value. This value will not just benefit the prototypers but also the SoC teams of which they will be an increasingly important part, promoting FPGA-based prototyping into its rightful place as a serious verification and validation methodology.
We hope you like the book and we look forward to seeing you on the FPMM on-line community soon (go to www.synopsys.com/fpmm).
Austin, Doug and René
January, 2010