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Renesas' new reference designs for Xilinx's FPGAs and SoCs solve the issues of multiphase regulators. But how might they…

Renesas' new reference designs for Xilinx's FPGAs and SoCs solve the issues of multiphase regulators. But how might they also speed up the design process for in-demand medical devices?

FPGAs pose a major drawback: they require the expertise of highly specialized (and scarce) engineers trained to work…

FPGAs pose a major drawback: they require the expertise of highly specialized (and scarce) engineers trained to work with FPGAs. Three companies have set out to change that.

A number of companies are pumping out new edge AI technology—none of which explicitly state pandemic prediction or…

A number of companies are pumping out new edge AI technology—none of which explicitly state pandemic prediction or healthcare assistance as a use case. But with the overwhelming number of COVID-19 cases, might this new technology be used to that end?

What does a chip have to do these days to qualify for the “digital signal processor” category?

What does a chip have to do these days to qualify for the “digital signal processor” category?

The FPGA-based SmartNIC arena—including giants like Microsoft and Intel—just got more interesting. Enter the inventor…

The FPGA-based SmartNIC arena—including giants like Microsoft and Intel—just got more interesting. Enter the inventor of FPGAs.

In this article, we'll assess a few examples of new ASICs on the market that may be of use to designers working with…

In this article, we'll assess a few examples of new ASICs on the market that may be of use to designers working with 5G-bound designs. 

The i.MX RT600 family combines ultra-low power with small size for voice-based machine learning applications.

The i.MX RT600 family combines ultra-low power with small size for voice-based machine learning applications.

Diligent’s Eclypse Z7 and Genesys ZU are designed to speed development for projects based on Xilinx’s Zynq-7000 and…

Diligent’s Eclypse Z7 and Genesys ZU are designed to speed development for projects based on Xilinx’s Zynq-7000 and Zynq Ultrascale+.

SenslinQ combines integrated software with sensors, Arm- or RISC-V-based MCUs, Ceva's DSP units, and other connected…

SenslinQ combines integrated software with sensors, Arm- or RISC-V-based MCUs, Ceva's DSP units, and other connected technologies for contextually-aware IoT devices.

Flex Logix’s eFPGA is a low-power FPGA that can be integrated into SoCs, microcontrollers, and ICs.

Flex Logix’s eFPGA is a low-power FPGA that can be integrated into SoCs, microcontrollers, and ICs.

These recently-released FPGAs aim to use accessible programming languages, withstand harsh environments, and support ASIC…

These recently-released FPGAs aim to use accessible programming languages, withstand harsh environments, and support ASIC prototyping.

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.