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Microchip\u2019s new low-density PolarFire\u00d2devices consume half the static power of alternatives while providing world\u2019s smallest thermal footprint<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Mumbai, August 11, 2021 \u2014 Edge compute systems need compact programmable devices with low power consumption and a small enough thermal footprint to eliminate fans and other heat mitigation while providing robust compute horsepower. Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) has solved this challenge by cutting static power consumption for its mid-bandwidth Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and FPGA System-on-Chip (SoC) devices in half and giving them the smallest thermal footprint and best performance and compute horsepower compared to all alternative devices in their class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur new PolarFire FPGAs and FPGA SoCs reduce our customers\u2019 system costs while enabling them to solve difficult thermal management challenges without having to forfeit bandwidth,\u201d said Bruce Weyer, vice president of Microchip\u2019s FPGA business unit. \u201cThe award-winning PolarFire FPGA platform already delivered the industry\u2019s best combination of power and performance, and now we have reduced power consumption by up to 50 percent or more with the introduction of lower density offerings, while maintaining best-in-class capabilities on these platforms. No other offering in this class can match these capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With their ultra-low power consumption, Microchip\u2019s latest low-density PolarFire FPGAs (MPF050T) and PolarFire SoC (MPFS025T) additions exceed the performance\/power metrics of any low-density FPGA or SoC FPGA alternatives in the market, with fast FPGA fabric and signal processing capabilities, the most capable transceivers and the industry\u2019s only hardened application class RISC-V\u00ae architecture-based processor complex with 2 megabytes (MB) of L2 cache and Low-Power DDR4 (LPDDR4) memory support. Extending the portfolio with a 25K logic elements multi-core RISC-V SoC and a 50K logic elements FPGA opens new application possibilities. They are ideal for low-power smart embedded vision applications and thermally constrained automotive, industrial automation, communications, defense and IoT systems where neither power nor performance can be compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new PolarFire devices are complemented by a suite of Microchip devices for complete systems solutions for applications including smart embedded vision, machine learning, security, aerospace and defense, and embedded compute. They also provide plug-and-play solutions for power and timing designs. Lead customers are using the PolarFire devices to solve a variety of design challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs one of the world\u2019s major suppliers of video converter hardware and software, we are always striving to meet demanding market requirements as we work with our customers to enable exciting new use cases,\u201d said Nick Ma, CEO and CTO at Magewell. \u201cMicrochip\u2019s PolarFire FPGA solution expands our opportunities to innovate with our USB 3.2 video capture product line. It offers ideal dimensions, industry-low power consumption and a unique combination of mid-range transceivers, logic, DSP and RAM resources.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cXenics is a pioneer in infrared imaging technology with a 20-year legacy of delivering a best-in-class portfolio of short-wave, mid-wave and long-wave infrared imagers, cores and cameras. SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) are extremely important considerations while designing a thermal imaging system,\u201d said Frederic Aubrun, CCO of Xenics. \u201cThese are key differentiating capabilities for our customers. Microchip\u2019s SmartFusion 2\u00ae and PolarFire FPGAs provide us the best balance between small form factor, power efficiency and processing resources required to support embedded algorithms like shutter-less compensation and image enhancement within an extremely low power budget in our current and next-generation product portfolios.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKaya Instruments prides itself in designing industrial-grade, small-form-factor, low-power cameras that are capable of providing the best quality video under most challenging and severe conditions,\u201d said Michael Yamposkly, Founder and CEO of Kaya Instruments. \u201cThe PolarFire FPGA-based Iron cameras utilize the FPGA\u2019s small form factor and low-power performance to offer a compact outline that can be fitted into tight spaces while presenting the magnificent quality of the most advanced global-shutter CMOS sensor with excellent low-light performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Developers can begin designing with Microchip\u2019s PolarFire FPGAs and FPGA SoCs now using the company\u2019s recently released Libero\u00ae 2021.2 software tools, which are available on the company\u2019s website. Volume shipment of production silicon is scheduled for the first calendar quarter of 2022. Complete product information is available here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Microchip\u2019s new low-density PolarFire\u00d2devices consume half the static power of alternatives while providing world\u2019s smallest thermal footprint Mumbai, August 11, 2021 \u2014 Edge compute systems need compact programmable devices with low power consumption and a small enough thermal footprint to eliminate fans and other heat mitigation while providing robust compute horsepower. Microchip Technology Inc. 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