DSP block Definition

A feature of supported device (Arria® series, Cyclone® IV , and Stratix® series) families that efficiently implements multiply, multiply-add, and multiply-accumulate functions. DSP blocks contain input shift registers to implement digital filter applications, including FIR filters and IIR filters, and can implement up to eight 9 x 9 multipliers, six 12 x 12 multipliers, four 18 x 18 multipliers, or two 36 x 36 multipliers. The multipliers in the DSP block can optionally feed an adder/subtractor or accumulator within the block.

The DSP block operates in the following operation modes:

Operation mode

Definition

Simple Multiplier

A single 9-bit, 12-bit, 18-bit, 27-bit, or 36-bit multiplier.

Multiply Accumulator

A single 18-bit multiplier feeding an accumulator.

Two-Multipliers Adder

Two 9-bit or 18-bit multipliers feeding an adder.

Four-Multipliers Adder

Four 9-bit or 18-bit multipliers feeding an adder.