Many embedded system designs are first implemented using FPGAs. This may be for quicker prototyping or to provide a platform for software development. Sometimes, the FPGAs will remain in the design after production begins. But usually, the plan is to convert the FPGA (or FPGAs) to an ASIC for volume manufacturing.
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