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Composed of 35 billion transistors, the VU19P is the newest member of the 16 nm Virtex UltraScale+ family.

Composed of 35 billion transistors, the VU19P is the newest member of the 16 nm Virtex UltraScale+ family.

AI on a smartphone? U of M researchers open the door to localized AI processing, even on portable devices.

AI on a smartphone? U of M researchers open the door to localized AI processing, even on portable devices.

Using Microsemi PolarFire FPGAs, the new program aims to enable compact, high-bandwidth, low-power system design.

Using Microsemi PolarFire FPGAs, the new program aims to enable compact, high-bandwidth, low-power system design.

As voice-activated digital assistant devices continue to gain popularity, AI- and audio-focused SoCs evolve.

As voice-activated digital assistant devices continue to gain popularity, AI- and audio-focused SoCs evolve.

The 3D System In Package (SiP) FPGAs are also targeted for embedded and network applications.

The 3D System In Package (SiP) FPGAs are also targeted for embedded and network applications.

This week, Microsemi announced their latest unified design suite to help streamline the process of developing on FPGAs.

This week, Microsemi announced their latest unified design suite to help streamline the process of developing on FPGAs.

Richard Morley is credited as the person who helped modernize industrial facilities with the invention of the…

Richard Morley is credited as the person who helped modernize industrial facilities with the invention of the programmable logic controller. Learn about his career, accomplishments, and contributions to the field.

This article will look at some of the most important features of the Xilinx Vivado Design Suite which accelerates the…

This article will look at some of the most important features of the Xilinx Vivado Design Suite which accelerates the "time to integration" of the design procedure.

The space race of the cold war saw the US and Russia develop a wide range of aerospace technologies. But a new race is…

The space race of the cold war saw the US and Russia develop a wide range of aerospace technologies. But a new race is about to begin, mostly among corporations, and the winner will unlock the power of the quantum computing realm.

In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the…

In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the demand rising for GUIs in even the most basic products, it comes as no surprise that current microcontrollers are struggling to meet this demand. Microchip has announced its latest family of devices, the dsPIC33CH, that aims to tackle this!

FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays) are undeniably powerful. Now, makers will also have a platform to allow them to…

FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays) are undeniably powerful. Now, makers will also have a platform to allow them to harness this technology.

Looking to get a new FPGA development board? Maybe you aren’t, but this article might persuade you to get one like our…

Looking to get a new FPGA development board? Maybe you aren’t, but this article might persuade you to get one like our previous article did to me.

Here is a view of development boards for Amazon's Alexa audio technology and how they simplify design for voice-enabled…

Here is a view of development boards for Amazon's Alexa audio technology and how they simplify design for voice-enabled speakers, appliances, and panels.

Microchip's ATmegaS64M1 AVR microcontroller offers enhanced radiation protection, an extended temperature range, and…

Microchip's ATmegaS64M1 AVR microcontroller offers enhanced radiation protection, an extended temperature range, and increased reliability for space and aerospace applications.

A new CDC capable of measuring capacitance changes ranging from a few picofarads to hundreds of nanofarads.

A new CDC capable of measuring capacitance changes ranging from a few picofarads to hundreds of nanofarads.

With three new patents under their belt, and more potentially on the way, what effect will Flex Logix’s new designs…

With three new patents under their belt, and more potentially on the way, what effect will Flex Logix’s new designs have on the FPGA industry, and how do Flex Logix’s eFPGAs differ from traditional FPGAs?

Let's take a look at ON Semiconductor's new DSP-based hybrid IC solution that brings wireless connectivity to hearing…

Let's take a look at ON Semiconductor's new DSP-based hybrid IC solution that brings wireless connectivity to hearing aids and cochlear implants.

Last year, Intel acquired FPGA-focused Altera. Now they've announced the intention to create a hybrid between their…

Last year, Intel acquired FPGA-focused Altera. Now they've announced the intention to create a hybrid between their well-known CPUs and FPGAs.Last year, Intel acquired FPGA-focused Altera. Now they've announced a new line of hybrid chips that combine FPGAs with their well-known CPUs, achieving a goal set in 2010.

In this News Brief, we take a look at Nextchip's Apache4 pre-processor SoC, which was recently licensed to the CEVA-XM4…

In this News Brief, we take a look at Nextchip's Apache4 pre-processor SoC, which was recently licensed to the CEVA-XM4 imaging and vision platform.