As compute-intensive, vision-based systems are increasingly integrated at the network edge, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are quickly becoming a preferred flexible platform for next-generation designs. In addition to requiring high bandwidth processing capabilities, these intelligent systems are deployed in small form factors with tight thermal and power constraints. To help developers accelerate designs, Microchip […]
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Dev board speeds development of SpaceVPX-compliant data networking systems
Microchip Technology Inc. via its Microsemi subsidiary, collaborated with STAR-Dundee to create an evaluation platform that implements SpaceFibre technology, which was recently recognized by the VITA Standards Organization (VSO) as a control-and-data plane option for its SpaceVPX interconnect standard. The SpaceFibre standard is already published as a very high-speed serial link standard by the European Cooperation […]
FPGA-based dev kit enables small form-factor for 4K video and imaging
Today’s video and imaging processing involves developing complex computer algorithms which enable systems to capture and display information and high-resolution images. As designers require high-performance computing, memory and connectivity resources to achieve high-resolution imaging with rich, vivid detail, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are excellent platforms to achieve this, as they can perform thousands of […]
SoC design tool delivers FPGA designer productivity gains
As each new generation of devices scale, Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) designs are increasing in complexity and resource utilization, making designer productivity essential to accelerating time to market. Microchip Technology Inc., via its Microsemi Corporation subsidiary, today announced the release of Libero SoC version 12.0, delivering new gains in runtime and quality of results, as well […]
Development kit for Amazon AVS supports far-field voice interaction
From wearables to smart lighting, voice control is increasingly becoming consumers’ preferred way to interact with electronics. As developers build products of various sizes and designs to meet consumer demand, they often have trouble scaling to meet different Bill of Materials (BOM) and form factor requirements in end applications. Microchip Technology Inc., via its Microsemi […]
FPGA burst-mode receiver enables 10G PON in SFP and XFP footprints
While most current optical line terminal (OLT) implementations are in central office formats with large port counts in huge chassis configurations, there is growing demand amongst system architects, chief technology officers and carriers for fewer port, compact, low-power and low-cost form factors for 10G passive optical network (PON) OLTs. Microchip Technology Inc., through its Microsemi […]
RISC-V SoftCPU contest winners announced
The RISC-V Foundation, a non-profit corporation controlled by its members to drive the adoption and implementation of the free and open RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA), honored the winners of the RISC-V SoftCPU Contest for creating innovative FPGA based CPU implementations targeting the RISC-V ISA. The winners of the contest include: Charles Papon with VexRiscv in […]
SoC is based on royalty-free RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA)
In a new era of computing driven by the convergence of 5G, machine learning and the internet of things (IoT), embedded developers need the richness of Linux-based operating systems. These must meet deterministic system requirements in ever lower power, thermally constrained design environments—all while addressing critical security and reliability requirements. Traditional system-on-chip (SoC) field programmable […]
High-speed, rad-tolerant FPGAs achieve QML Class V qualification
Microsemi Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Microchip Technology Inc., announced its RTG4 high-speed signal processing radiation-tolerant field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) have achieved Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) Class V qualification by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The designation, the highest level of qualification for space components and a necessary step to satisfy mission assurance requirements on many space […]
24G SAS expanders for server, networked storage allows use of full PCIe Gen 4 bandwidth
Microsemi Corporation announced its new SXP 24G SAS expanders, the industry’s first 24G SAS (SAS-4) devices for server and networked storage. 24G SAS doubles the bandwidth of the storage interconnect, which enables the full bandwidth of the PCIe Gen 4 to be utilized by the storage interconnect. This new family of devices is specifically designed to […]