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Recently, electronics engineer Alan Taylor successfully recreated the Central Air Data Computer (CADC) system of the U.S. Navy's F-14 Tomcat fighter jet using FPGA technology. At the heart of this system is the MP944 chip, widely regarded as the 'world's first microprocessor.' Although it was releas

As quantum computing threats grow, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is becoming a critical component in modern chip designs. This article highlights a collaboration between QuickLogic and PQSecure, integrating PQC IP into embedded FPGA (eFPGA) fabric, enabling SoC designs to update cryptographic func

Efinix has introduced the Titanium Edge FPGA family tailored for edge AI applications, featuring RISC-V cores with AI instruction extensions. The key innovation lies in its XLR (exchangeable logic and routing) cell, which dynamically allocates logic and routing resources across different parts of a

AMD has sparked significant backlash by altering the licensing model for its FPGA design tool Vivado, restricting future free versions to Windows only. Under the new tiered system, Linux users must now pay an annual subscription of $1,200 to $1,800 to access the latest Vivado features, a move widely

Lattice Semiconductor, a low-power FPGA maker, has announced a $1.65 billion cash-and-stock acquisition of open-source firmware developer AMI, marking a strategic pivot toward system-level solutions beyond traditional FPGA offerings. AMI specializes in platform firmware and infrastructure management