PolarFire® SoC FPGAs Achieve AEC-Q100 Qualification

PolarFire^® System-on-Chip Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (SoC FPGAs) achieving AEC-Q100 qualification for automotive applications is like equipping a high-performance race car with a hybrid engine that combines the power of multiple RISC-V cores with a lightweight, ultra-efficient FPGA turbocharger. This combination not only accelerates innovation in advanced applications like video processing, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and LiDAR, but also delivers rapid adaptability for a fast time-to-market, all while keeping energy consumption in check.

The automotive market is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in connectivity, situational awareness, safety and efficiency. SoC FPGAs play a crucial role in enabling this innovation, and PolarFire SoC FPGAs provide the ultimate platform for next-generation designs. Achieving AEC-Q100 qualification ensures these devices meet the stringent temperature and reliability demands of automotive systems. With this certification, automotive designers now have a powerful new innovative engine to accelerate development in applications like ADAS, video processing, e-mirrors, in-cabin monitoring, head-up displays, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication and LiDAR.

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of automotive-grade FPGAs and SoC FPGAs designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern automotive applications. These devices are AEC-Q100 qualified, ensuring high reliability and performance in critical systems such as EV inverters, ADAS, e-mirrors, in-cabin monitoring, head-up displays and V2X communication.

Key Benefits

• Low Power Consumption: Up to 50% lower power usage compared to SRAM-based FPGAs, reducing the need for active cooling systems.
• Instant-On Capability: Nonvolatile architecture enables immediate operation upon power-up, essential for time-sensitive automotive functions.
• Small Form Factors: Compact packaging options, with sizes as small as 11 × 11 mm, facilitate integration into space-constrained automotive designs.
• Functional Safety: Support for IEC 61508 SIL 3 and ISO 26262 ASIL-D functional safety standards, providing robust solutions for safety-critical applications.
• Long-Term Supply Assurance: Commitment to customer-driven obsolescence ensures product availability for extended automotive production cycles.

Main Takeaways

1. PolarFire SOC FPGAs achieve AEC-Q100 qualification
2. Low power FPGA and RISC-V compute now available in one chip for Automotive apps
3. Polarfire SOC FPGAs also offer SEU immunity, instant-on and small footprint packages perfect for Automotive apps.
4. PolarFire Soc FPGAs designed with Libero Design Suite also feature ISO 26262 ASIL-D Functional Safety certification

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