Question

Electronically Programmable Analog Components are also called as ____

(a) FPGA

(b) FPAA

(c) Gate Array ASIC

(d) Cell based ASIC

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Answer 1

Correct option is (c) Gate Array ASIC

To explain: Electronically Programmable Analog Components (EPACs) are also called as Field Programmable Analog Array (FPAAs). FPAAs combine conventional analog circuit such as filter, amplifier with programmable interconnect.