Xilinx FPGAs have the following main differences across commercial, industrial, automotive, defense, and aerospace grades: 1. Operating Temperature Range Commercial Grade: Generally from 0℃ to +70℃, suitable for ordinary commercial electronic devices in indoor normal temperature environments, such as computers, mobile phones, and other consumer electronics. Industrial Grade: Typically from –40℃ to +85℃, capable of … Read more
FPGA and programmable SoC chips are important components in modern technology, playing a critical role in various fields such as communication, autonomous driving, and industrial control. Their unique programmability and parallel computing capabilities provide irreplaceable advantages in edge computing and real-time processing scenarios. Below is a detailed analysis of the core products from three major … Read more
The naming of FPGA models is akin to the “identity card” of chips, containing key information such as architecture, process technology, and performance. Mastering these rules allows for quick identification of device characteristics, helping to avoid pitfalls in selection. This article analyzes the naming logic of four major manufacturers (Xilinx, Intel, Lattice, Microchip), enabling you … Read more
[Conclusion] General IO cannot be directly used as a clock input for PLL; dedicated clock pins can be used instead. General IO can be connected to the PLL clock input through a BUFG, but the PLL settings must be modified to select “No Buffer” for the input clock option. The specific internal layout can be … Read more
In 2025, a low-key yet monumental invention in the semiconductor industry—FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array)—will celebrate its fortieth anniversary. This is not just a milestone in time, but rather a dramatic historical metaphor. In this special year of turning forty, the two giants that once dominated the FPGA market for decades, Xilinx and Altera, after … Read more
Forty years ago, Xilinx introduced a revolutionary device that allowed engineers to use logic programming right at their desks. The Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) developed by Xilinx enabled engineers to download bitstreams with custom logic to desktop programmers for immediate execution, eliminating the weeks of waiting for chips to return from the foundry. If … Read more
Why is it called “Xilinx HLS”? It is said that Altera’s HLS is somewhat different. 1 HLS Design The names of Xilinx’s HLS tools vary; I recall “Vivado HLS” and “Vitis HLS”. The version of the tool I used is 2024.2, and this version of the HLS tool is called “Vitis”. Vitis 2024.2 is a … Read more
For Xilinx, the world’s largest FPGA manufacturer, 2018 can be seen as a new starting point. On January 29 of this year, Xilinx welcomed its fourth CEO, Victor Peng, a veteran with ten years at Xilinx and extensive experience in CPU, GPU, and FPGA. More importantly, Xilinx has also embraced a new development strategy, particularly … Read more
Click the “blue text” above to follow for more exciting content. This article contains a total of 801 words, and reading the full text will take about 2 minutes. Technically, it is reflected in the necessity to keep up with the latest processes; leading processes are the most direct determining factor for FPGA market share.The … Read more
Click the “blue words” above to follow for more exciting content. This article contains a total of 1557 words, and it takes about 4 minutes to read. From the customer’s perspective, the key competitive factors of FPGA can be summarized into the following six points: customer relationships, products, IP libraries, software, manufacturing, and operational capabilities. … Read more