First in, first out memories - FIFOs - are simply a queuing device to buffer between one data stream and another, offering powerful features for flow control management such as a range of flags.

Integrated Device Technology, the leading FIFO supplier, has worked with engineers to solve a huge range of FIFO design challenges.

You can benefit from this experience with two comprehensive application notes from IDT that answer the most common questions about FIFOs.

Click here for the answers to your questions about asynchronous FIFOs, then visit the synchronous FIFO FAQ by clicking here.