The project isn't finished yet. > Typically you'd use an fpga as a dev tool to design an asic or maybe even use the fpga outright if it's fast enough at your t

The project isn't finished yet. > Typically you'd use an fpga as a dev tool to design an asic or maybe even use the fpga outright if it's fast enough at your task to make it worthwhile. No way. FPGA's are extremely useful for low volume alternative to asics or tasks where the logic may have to change according to end use cases. They are found everywhere you need a quick bit of complex logic and don't want an asic or need some extreme form of flexibility.