What's ReCSiP ?
ReCSiP is a biochemical simulator with a reconfiguarable device called FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). We have implemented the following on the FPGA:- A solver for rated functions
- Numerical integration modules
In addition we implemented a concurrent accessible QDR-SRAM, a DDR-SDRAM SO-DIMM socket,
and an FDK pseudoradom number generator.
Why use an FPGA?
In general, we cannot changeover circuit layouts on general-purpose LSIs. These chips can be utilized for dedicated hardwares that can simulate limited types of cell models. In this case, however, scientists need to prepare corresponding numbers of hardware resources with types of cell models, which may involve enormous cost.On the other hand, we can generate an optimized circuit for each different cell models with an FPGA. By implementing this reconfiguarable device, ReCSiP combines high-speed with software-like flexibility.