Implementation & Integration Phase

 

As the design is transformed from HDL code into a physical silicon package, traceability is checked to ensure requirements are maintained. Manufacturing processes must be done in a way that it is repeatable so requirements are continually met. The implementation begins with a schematic. The schematic is reviewed and then once it has been approved, the product goes to layout. The layout is where the physical arrangement of the components is decided upon. The hardware item then goes to Assembly where it is fabricated into a Circuit Card Assembly.

 

Implementation files also known as Place and Route files are used to program the FPGA. The implementation files include many types of file extensions. Below is a list of examples of different types of Implementation files.

 

• OrCAD Project File
• Schematic Design
• Schematic Libraries
• Layout Libraries
• Layout Partlist
• Layout Netlist
• Bill of Materials
• Netlist
• PWB Constraints
• Footprint Libraries
• Component Drawings
• Layout Design
• Back Annotation File
• Updated Footprint Libraries
• Fabrication Packages

 

The outputs to the Implementation & Integration Phase are as follows:

 

• Source Code and Schematics

 

Source Code and Schematics

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A schematic is an electric circuit diagram that is not meant to depict the physical layout but is used to illustrate data flow among components. Schematics used to determine what parts are needed to achieve a desired functionality.