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Forbes
4 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
From Mars To Retro Gaming: After 40 Years FPGAs Continue To Blaze A Trail
AMD is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Field Programmable Gate Array, or FPGA, today and the company is detailing some of the major milestones in development of the technology over the years. If you recall, AMD acquired Xilinx back in 2022 and has since maintained the company's leadership position in the space. The post on AMD's site covers the FPGA from the early days and its invention back in 1985, all the way up to today, where AMD FPGAs and adaptive SoCs (a modern evolution of the tech), are used in everything from the NASA's Mars rovers, to bleeding edge networking and communications systems, and autonomous vehicles. Let's start with a bit of background on what an FPGA actually does. Some might consider the FPGA somewhat of an unsung hero in the semiconductor market and it's important to understand what they've enabled in their 40-year history. An FPGA is a type of integrated circuit that can be continually reprogrammed in the field to perform different types of computing tasks. Unlike traditional chips that have fixed functionality, FPGAs are mostly comprised of an array of programmable logic blocks and interconnects, which allows them to be customized for a myriad of applications. FPGAs are currently used in virtually every major industry, from automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation, to consumer electronics, telecommunications, advanced research and development, and space exploration. FPGAs are well-suited for many emerging fields, where flexibility to tune algorithms and compute requirements are paramount. The Evolution Of FPGA Technology AMD The FPGA was invented by the late engineer, and Xilinx co-founder, Ross Freeman, in a effort to find a better, more cost-effective way to design chips. The first commercial FPGA to come from Xilinx was branded the XC2064. It featured 85,000 transistors, 64 configurable logic blocks and 58 I/O blocks. That's an absolutely miniscule device relative to some of AMD's most advanced modern FPGA-based devices, like the 138 billion transistor Versal Premium VP1902, which packs 18.5 million logic cells, 2,654 I/O blocks, and up to 6,864 DSP58 Engines, along with an array of memory, security and interfacing technologies. Nonetheless, the original XC2064 paved the way for a wide array of innovations and ultimately revolutionized how chips were made. AMD Versal Premium Board AMD In fact, FPGAs had a direct impact on my partner Dave's early career in the semiconductor industry. In a former life, Dave was a semiconductor sales engineer, and his customer Motorola worked with him on a design with Xilinx FPGAs to pioneer and engineer the first consumer broadband internet cable modems on the market. Dave notes that, 'Without FPGAs, engineering development times for an ASIC would have translated to years of simulation and R&D, and much higher risk, versus months due to the programmable, adaptable nature of the technology.' Motorola remains a key player in consumer broadband connectivity to this day. FPGAs effectively helped pioneer the "fabless" semiconductor model that is pervasive today. Engineers would fine tune and optimize their early designs using FPGAs, and once the design was considered complete and stable it would be used as the foundation for an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). Though, that wouldn't always be the case – for many applications, sticking with an FPGA throughout a product's lifecycle was the ultimate solution. Even now, the leaders in EDA, Synopsys and Cadence, both feature Versal Premium VP1902 adaptive SoCs in their most advanced prototyping, emulation, and virtualization tools; I've written about them on a few occasions. An adaptive SoC, or system on a chip, is an advanced evolution of the FPGA that couples programmable gate arrays with dedicated processor cores, DSPs, IO, and other connectivity. Over the years, the integration of embedded memory and digital signal processors into FPGAs was crucial for early wireless infrastructure, and the designs have continually evolved since then to better address the needs of many industries. Mega65 PCB With AMD FPGA. As advanced as FPGAs have become, however, they're not just for today's fast-paced, bleeding-edge applications. They've also enabled an entire ecosystem for fans of retro computing, like me. Numerous projects exist today featuring AMD FPGAs, to emulate early computers and gaming systems. The Mega 65, for example, is a modern replica of the never released and ultra rare Commodore 65, though it obviously has far more capability than the original. There are also boards like the Arty-x7 family for do-it-yourselfers and hobbyists that want to experiment with FPGAs for their own designs. Moving forward, AMD's FPGAs and adaptive SoCs will continue to advance with more gates, increased processing power, and additional IO, and will address a wide array of applications. FPGAs will remain pervasive in everything from ADAS, to robotics, to healthcare imaging, emerging 6G wireless networks and – of course – AI. AMD's adaptive SoCs in particular, with their array of processing resources for diverse sensors and inputs, are ideal for self-contained AI applications at the edge, where data from cameras and various other sensors needs to be processed and acted upon with ultra-low latencies. In their 40-year history, FPGAs have enabled a multitude of innovations, and even today they show no signs of stopping.
Android Authority
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Android Authority
This retro gaming handheld can now livestream directly to Discord
ModRetro TL;DR The ModRetro Chromatic can now stream directly to Discord with a simple USB-C cable. A firmware update with the new feature is rolling out today. It's part of ModRetro's broader push to make retro gaming more social and accessible. When it comes to FPGA handhelds, the ModRetro Chromatic is by far one of the most popular. The colorful handheld can play Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges on a much brighter, backlit IPS screen, and now you can also share your live gameplay with your friends without any extra adapters or software. The new feature comes from a firmware update being pushed out today. Once updated, Chromatic handhelds will have native plug-and-play compatibility with Discord. Just plug the device into your computer via the USB-C port at the bottom, and it will appear in the app's Devices list to share. Stream original Game Boy cartridges with a single device on Discord. This makes connecting with your friends for co-op sessions or casual hangouts easier than ever. This is the first retro gaming handheld with native streaming support on Discord, and it's part of ModRetro's wider efforts to make retro gaming more social and accessible. Currently, the device can connect to a PC to record or stream gameplay via OBS, with Windows machines registering it as a webcam. Linux and macOS support is still in the works, although the new native Discord streaming will work on all platforms. The ModRetro Chromatic ($199.99 at Manufacturer site) was first released in December 2024, but its immense popularity has made the retro gaming handheld difficult to find. All colorways are currently sold out on the ModRetro website, although GameStop still has a few of its exclusive gray units available. The company also publishes new retro-style games, complete with a colorful cartridge and box. Currently, ten titles are available, including brand-new games and re-released classics like Toki Tori. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Market to Hit USD 30.98 Billion by 2032
The Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Market is expanding with demand for high-performance computing, AI, 5G, and automotive applications, driven by reconfigurable chip technology. Austin, Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Market Size & Growth Insights: According to the SNS Insider, 'The Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Market Size was valued at USD 11.15 Billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 30.98 Billion by 2032 and grow at a CAGR of 12.0% over the forecast period 2024-2032.' The rising increasing demand for Aware adaptability hardware in various sectors including telecommunication, automotive, aerospace, and for FPGAs in ADAS, data centers, and 5G infrastructure. Advanced FPGA platforms, such as those launched by Lattice Semiconductor, are meeting industry needs. Yet the lack of standardized verification and validation techniques still poses a significant hurdle to market expansion. Get a Sample Report of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Market @ Leading Market Players with their Product Listed in this Report are: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (Formerly Xilinx, Inc.) (Virtex UltraScale+ FPGA, Spartan-7 FPGA) Intel Corporation (Stratix 10 FPGA, Arria 10 FPGA) Microchip Technology Inc. (IGLOO2 FPGA, PolarFire FPGA) Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (ECP5 FPGA, MachXO3D FPGA) Achronix Semiconductor Corporation (Speedster7t FPGA, ACE FPGA) QuickLogic Corporation (QuickLogic EOS S3, QuickFeather FPGA Development Kit) Efinix, Inc. (Trion FPGA, Titanium FPGA) FlexLogix (Flex Logix InferX X1, Flex Logix Edge AI Solutions FPGA) GOWIN Semiconductor Corporation (GW1N-1 FPGA, GW2A-18 FPGA) S2C (S2C FPGA-based Prototyping System, S2C HAPS FPGA Prototyping System) AGM Micro (AGM1000 FPGA, AGM2000 FPGA) Shanghai Anlu Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Anlu FPGA Series, Anlu IP Core Solutions) Shenzhen Ziguang Tongchuang Electronics Co., Ltd. (ZT-FPGA-X1000, ZT-FPGA-Mini) Xi'an Zhiduoji Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (ZDU-3000 FPGA, ZDU-5000 FPGA) Renesas Electronics Corporation (R8C FPGA Series, Renesas RX FPGA) LeafLabs, LLC (LeafLabs FPGA Development Board, LeafLabs Microcontroller Solutions) Aldec, Inc. (HES 7 FPGA Development Board, Aldec FPGA Design Tools). Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Market Report Scope: Report Attributes Details Market Size in 2023 USD 11.15 Billion Market Size by 2032 USD 30.98 Billion CAGR CAGR of 12.0% From 2024 to 2032 Report Scope & Coverage Market Size, Segments Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Regional Analysis, DROC & SWOT Analysis, Forecast Outlook Regional Analysis/Coverage North America (US, Canada, Mexico), Europe (Eastern Europe [Poland, Romania, Hungary, Turkey, Rest of Eastern Europe] Western Europe] Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Rest of Western Europe]), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Australia, Rest of Asia Pacific), Middle East & Africa (Middle East [UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Rest of Middle East], Africa [Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of Africa], Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Rest of Latin America) Key Drivers • Increasing Adoption of AI and Machine Learning Applications Drives the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Market Growth.• Rising Demand for High-Speed Connectivity and 5G Networks Promotes the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Market. For A Detailed Briefing Sessions with Our Team of Analyst, Connect Now @ Key Industry Segmentation Analysis By Type, low-end segment dominating and mid-range Fastest Growing In 2023, the low-end segment led the FPGA market with a 43% share as demand for low-cost, customizable solutions within consumer electronics, industrial automation, and automotive industries drove this segment forward. These are nominally going into ECUs and sensor integration at lower cost vehicles. The mid-range segment is the fastest growing, with a projected 13.19% CAGR, on a balance of performance and affordability. These attributes enable it to cater to industries searching for smarter and more affordable FPGA solutions; thus forming the key contributor driving the growth for the market.' By Technology, SRAM Dominating and Flash Fastest Growing In 2023, the SRAM segment led the FPGA market with a 42% share, in terms of value, which is due to its high speed and flexibility to be configurated into offerings such as those used in the telecommunications, aerospace and defense and automotive applications. Its low latency and real-time processing capabilities drive its dominance. The Flash segment is the fastest growing, with a projected 13.77% CAGR, offering non-volatile memory, lower power consumption, and fast configuration. . With increasing demand for energy-efficient and persistent data retention solutions Flash-based FPGAs mushroom, especially in the IoT and edge space. By End User, Telecom dominating and military and aerospace Fastest Growing The Telecom segment dominated the FPGA market, owing to the increasing application of optical transport networks, data packet processing, and packet switching in the sector. The support of multiple network generations from 3G, LTE and beyond ensures sustaining bandwidth needs among telecom customers, enabling market growth with the aid of an FPGA. The military and aerospace segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR, fueled by the adoption of embedded FPGAs. High-density FPGAs provide advanced levels of integration, reliability, and low-leakage power consumption required for high-performance aviation and defense applications. Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Market - Segments By TypeLow-EndMid-RangeHigh-End By TechnologySRAMEEPROMAntifuseFlashOthers By ApplicationConsumer ElectronicsAutomotiveIndustrialData ProcessingMilitary & AerospaceTelecomOthers Buy a Single-User PDF of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Market Analysis & Outlook Report 2024-2032@ Regional Trends in the FPGA Market: Asia Pacific Leads, North America Grows Rapidly In 2023, Asia Pacific dominated the FPGA market with a 41% share, driven owing to the increased demand from the telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial automation sectors. Taking part are nations such as China, Japan, South Korea, and India, along with cost-effective players including GOWIN Semiconductor. North America is the fastest-growing region, with a projected 10.8% CAGR, fueled by increasing demand for AI, high-performance computing, and 5G. Intel's Agilex FPGAs are widely used in AI workloads and smart manufacturing, further accelerating market growth. Table of Contents - Major Key Points 1. Introduction 2. Executive Summary 3. Research Methodology 4. Market Dynamics Impact Analysis 5. Statistical Insights and Trends Reporting 5.1 Wafer Production Volumes, by Region (2023) 5.2 Chip Design Trends (Historic and Future) 5.3 Fab Capacity Utilization (2023) 5.4 Supply Chain Metrics 6. Competitive Landscape 7. Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Market, by Type 8. Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Market, by Technology 9. Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Market, by Application 10. Regional Analysis 11. Company Profiles 12. Use Cases and Best Practices 13. Conclusion Access Complete Research Insights on Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Market Report Forecast @ About Us: SNS Insider is one of the leading market research and consulting agencies that dominates the market research industry globally. 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