Soft Processors

Soft processors are programmable digital logic circuits implemented on customizable hardware like FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays). Unlike fixed-purpose chips, they can be configured to run different types of software, similar to how a computer’s CPU works. This flexibility allows developers to tailor the processor’s features and performance for specific applications, such as embedded systems, without designing a new physical chip. Essentially, soft processors provide a balance between hardware speed and adaptability, enabling specialized computing solutions that can be easily updated or modified through software changes.