Zynq-7000 is a unique combination of advanced microprocessors and field-programmable gate arrays. This new technology has transformed the field of embedded systems development, enabling developers to implement mixed-signal, high-performance applications in a cost-effective manner. At its core, Zynq-7000 is a system-on-chip (SoC) technology that combines an ARM-based processing system with an FPGA fabric. This combination…
Get ready to explore the world of FPGA Technology with Spartan-7 series. Demystify the complexities of FPGA design with its built-in features and pre-built IP cores. Ideal for emerging technologies such as VR, AI, and Robotics.
The Artix-7 FPGA family is one of the four FPGA families from Xilinx, the other three being Kintex-7, Virtex-7, and Zynq-7000. The Artix-7 FPGA family targets cost-sensitive and high-volume applications that require high performance and low power consumption. The family consists of various devices, ranging from the smallest Artix-7 FPGA with 6K logic cells to…
Kintex UltraScale+ is a family of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) developed by Xilinx, a leading provider of programmable logic devices. Kintex UltraScale+ FPGAs are designed to deliver high-performance computing with low power consumption, making them ideal for multiple applications such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and communications. Kintex UltraScale+ (Image Source: Xilinx) Key Features The Kintex…
Xilinx’s Virtex UltraScale+ platform is shaping the future of high-performance computing. This cutting-edge field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology enables rapid innovation in emerging applications requiring massive computing power, such as 5G wireless networks, artificial intelligence, and data center acceleration. Virtex UltraScale+ provides unparalleled performance, flexibility, and scalability to tackle the most demanding next-generation workloads. Engineers…
History of Xilinx Xilinx was founded in 1984 by Ross Freeman, Bernard Vonderschmitt, and James V Barnett II. The company is based in San Jose, California, and has offices and operations around the world. Xilinx introduced its first product, the XC2064, in 1985, which was the first field-programmable gate array (FPGA) available in the market.…
In the lighting world, innovation has reached new heights with the groundbreaking development of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). These solid-state lighting devices have revolutionized how we illuminate our homes, buildings, and even our streets. LEDs efficiently convert electrical energy into light through electroluminescence, making them a durable and long-lasting choice. LEDs are more energy-efficient than…
Semiconductor technology is crucial in powering the modern world, enabling essential functions such as communications, transportation, manufacturing, defense, and more. However, the United States’ share of microchip production had drastically declined from 37% to 12% in the last 30 years, highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic when supply chain disruptions from East Asia exposed significant economic…
Great news for the U.S. semiconductor industry! On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, the IRS and Treasury Department proposed new rules to provide tax incentives for producing semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment within the country. This move is part of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors Act of 2022, or the CHIPS Act, which has…
The Netherlands has taken a significant step in limiting China’s access to high-performance semiconductors by announcing plans to restrict the export of key chip-making tools. This move is part of the US’s ongoing effort to curb China’s ability to develop advanced military technologies such as hypersonic missiles. The Financial Times reports that the deal, which…
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