RAFIA - Reliable ASIC/FPGA-based solutions for I&C applications

摘要

Considering the demanding constraints of safety justification, the very long lifetime expected of most I&C systems, and the extremely high cost of &C systems upgrades, we firmly believe that FPGAs have a bright future in the nuclear industry. Indeed, several I&C upgrade projects involving FPGAs are currently ongoing at EDF, involving more than 50 units. Many other nuclear operators and designers have expressed very strong interest in the technology, or have already put it to operational use. And, subcommittee SC45A of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), has just started a new standard project (IEC 62566) addressing complex electronic components, including FPGAs.