May 27 – 29, 2026
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CDCs, FIFOs, and Width Converters: How to Combine Open Logic Building Blocks Correctly

May 29, 2026, 11:50 AM
25m
500/1-001 - Main Auditorium (CERN)

500/1-001 - Main Auditorium

CERN

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Talk Solutions to everyday digital design problems Solutions to everyday digital design problems

Speaker

Oliver Bründler (Enclustra GmbH)

Description

In FPGA design, correctly handling clock domain crossings, buffering data streams, and matching data widths is critical for reliable and maintainable systems. The Open Logic FPGA Standard Library (open source) provides building blocks for these challenges, but many users struggle to understand when and how to combine them effectively.

This talk will walk you through the CDCs, FIFOs, and width converters in Open Logic and provide clear guidance on selecting and composing them for different scenarios, including asymmetric buffering and varying bandwidth requirements. Attendees will leave with actionable rules and patterns to use Open Logic building blocks correctly, avoid common pitfalls, and simplify FPGA system design.

Talk's Q&A End of talk
Talk duration 25'+12'
Will you be able to present in person? Yes

Author

Oliver Bründler (Enclustra GmbH)

Presentation materials