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Why FPGA manufacturers keep their bitstream formats secret
Every FPGA vendor keeps the bitstream format for their device secret. Only the tools provided in binary-only format by the vendor (and a select few third parties under NDA) can generate these bitstreams.
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2015 | Why FPGA manufacturers keep their bitstream formats secret by throwaway000002 | 134 | 94 |
