> trossin wrote:
>>
> I think Spartan 3E is about $15? Not sure quantity.

> If you buy 10 PCBS, a double sided PCB 100mm x 100mm may be under $15
>
> You can buy  mini-PCB  with FPGA pre-mounted.
>
> A BGA rework station is a once off cost.
>
> You can get PCB adaptor and mount TQFP up to 60 pins using a 2mm tip
> soldering iron.
>
> VHDL and the Xilinx tools are probably easier than PIC assembler  
> though
> :-) But it's not Programming as you know it, Jim. :-D
>

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