What is a FPGA Board?

Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are leading the way, in hardware design offering flexibility and customization. These versatile devices are transforming the electronics field empowering developers to create tailored solutions for applications. In the world of FPGA boards they play a role in enabling developers to harness the potential of FPGAs across different industries and…

AMD Discontinuing Older FPGAs

AMD declared the End of Life (EOL) for a number of CPLDs and FPGAs that started January 1, 2024. The affected models include the XC9500XL, CoolRunner and CoolRunner II CPLDs, along with the Spartan II and Spartan 3 FPGA families. These products that were twenty-five years old, were part of Xilinx’s lineup prior to AMDs…

Xilinx Kintex Ultrascale vs Altera Arria 10

In the dynamic landscape of FPGA technology, Xilinx (now owned by AMD), and Altera (now owned by Intel) have been at the forefront with their cutting-edge offerings. Kintex Ultrascale and Altera Arria 10 are notable FPGA families that have garnered significant attention from engineers and designers alike. These FPGA technology leaders have continually pushed the…

CPLDs vs. FPGAs: Understanding the Differences and Choosing the Right Solution

In the field of digital electronics and programmable logic, two prominent devices stand out for their versatility and performance: Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs) and Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). Both CPLDs and FPGAs offer designers the ability to implement complex digital systems and provide flexibility in the face of evolving requirements. However, they differ in…

AMD Unveils Revolutionary VP1902

In a groundbreaking development, AMD has unleashed its latest innovation – the AMD VP1902, set to be the largest FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) in the world. This colossal FPGA is specifically designed to emulate future silicon designs, ranging from small Systems on Chips (SoCs) like those found in Raspberry Pi devices to powerful next-generation accelerators…

Stratix FPGAs

What Are Stratix FPGAs? Among the leading FPGA families available in the market, Stratix FPGAs, developed by Intel, have exceptional performance, reliability, and versatility. These highly advanced FPGAs have earned a reputation and are widely recognized for their ability to meet the demanding requirements of a broad range of applications across various industries. Stratix FPGAs,…