PolarFire® SoC FPGAs Achieve AEC-Q100 Qualification
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has announced that its PolarFire® System on Chip (SoC) FPGAs have achieved AEC-Q100 qualification, meeting automotive industry standards for reliability in extreme conditions. The devices are qualified for automotive Grade 1 temperatures (-40°C to 125°C).
The PolarFire SoC FPGAs feature a 64-bit quad-core RISC-V® architecture supporting Linux® and RTOS, with up to 500K logic elements. These SoCs include embedded security features, single event upset immunity, and maintain performance across temperature variations without requiring active cooling.
The qualification validates their suitability for automotive, aerospace, and military applications. The devices are supported by Microchip's Libero® SoC Design Suite, which is TÜV Rheinland-certified for functional safety, meeting ISO 26262 ASIL D standards.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) ha annunciato che i suoi FPGA PolarFire® System on Chip (SoC) hanno ottenuto la qualificazione AEC-Q100, soddisfacendo gli standard dell'industria automobilistica per l'affidabilità in condizioni estreme. I dispositivi sono qualificati per temperature automotive di Grado 1 (-40°C a 125°C).
Gli FPGA PolarFire SoC presentano un'architettura RISC-V® quad-core a 64 bit che supporta Linux® e RTOS, con fino a 500K elementi logici. Questi SoC includono funzionalità di sicurezza integrate, immunità agli eventi singoli e mantengono le prestazioni attraverso variazioni di temperatura senza richiedere raffreddamento attivo.
La qualificazione convalida la loro idoneità per applicazioni automobilistiche, aerospaziali e militari. I dispositivi sono supportati dalla Libero® SoC Design Suite di Microchip, che è certificata TÜV Rheinland per la sicurezza funzionale, soddisfacendo gli standard ISO 26262 ASIL D.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) ha anunciado que sus FPGAs PolarFire® System on Chip (SoC) han obtenido la calificación AEC-Q100, cumpliendo con los estándares de la industria automotriz para la fiabilidad en condiciones extremas. Los dispositivos están calificados para temperaturas automotrices de Grado 1 (-40°C a 125°C).
Los FPGAs PolarFire SoC cuentan con una arquitectura RISC-V® quad-core de 64 bits que soporta Linux® y RTOS, con hasta 500K elementos lógicos. Estos SoC incluyen características de seguridad integradas, inmunidad a eventos únicos y mantienen el rendimiento a través de variaciones de temperatura sin requerir refrigeración activa.
La calificación valida su idoneidad para aplicaciones automotrices, aeroespaciales y militares. Los dispositivos son compatibles con la Libero® SoC Design Suite de Microchip, que está certificada por TÜV Rheinland para la seguridad funcional, cumpliendo con los estándares ISO 26262 ASIL D.
마이크로칩 테크놀로지 (Nasdaq: MCHP)는 자사의 PolarFire® 시스템 온 칩(SoC) FPGA가 AEC-Q100 인증을 획득하여 극한 조건에서의 신뢰성에 대한 자동차 산업 기준을 충족했다고 발표했습니다. 이 장치는 자동차 1등급 온도(-40°C에서 125°C)로 인증되었습니다.
PolarFire SoC FPGA는 64비트 쿼드 코어 RISC-V® 아키텍처를 특징으로 하며, Linux® 및 RTOS를 지원하고 최대 500K 논리 요소를 포함합니다. 이 SoC는 내장 보안 기능, 단일 이벤트 오류 면역성을 포함하고 있으며, 능동 냉각 없이 온도 변화에 따라 성능을 유지합니다.
이 인증은 자동차, 항공 우주 및 군사 응용 프로그램에 대한 적합성을 검증합니다. 이 장치는 ISO 26262 ASIL D 기준을 충족하는 기능 안전을 위해 TÜV 라인란드 인증을 받은 Microchip의 Libero® SoC 디자인 스위트로 지원됩니다.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) a annoncé que ses FPGA PolarFire® System on Chip (SoC) ont obtenu la qualification AEC-Q100, répondant ainsi aux normes de l'industrie automobile en matière de fiabilité dans des conditions extrêmes. Les dispositifs sont qualifiés pour des températures de classe automobile 1 (-40°C à 125°C).
Les FPGA PolarFire SoC présentent une architecture RISC-V® quad-core 64 bits prenant en charge Linux® et RTOS, avec jusqu'à 500K éléments logiques. Ces SoC incluent des fonctionnalités de sécurité intégrées, une immunité aux événements uniques et maintiennent leurs performances à travers des variations de température sans nécessiter de refroidissement actif.
La qualification valide leur adéquation pour des applications automobiles, aérospatiales et militaires. Les dispositifs sont soutenus par la Libero® SoC Design Suite de Microchip, qui est certifiée TÜV Rheinland pour la sécurité fonctionnelle, conformément aux normes ISO 26262 ASIL D.
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) hat angekündigt, dass seine PolarFire® System on Chip (SoC) FPGAs die AEC-Q100-Zulassung erhalten haben und damit die Standards der Automobilindustrie für Zuverlässigkeit unter extremen Bedingungen erfüllen. Die Geräte sind für Automobil-Temperaturklasse 1 (-40°C bis 125°C) qualifiziert.
Die PolarFire SoC FPGAs verfügen über eine 64-Bit Quad-Core RISC-V® Architektur, die Linux® und RTOS unterstützt und bis zu 500K Logikelemente umfasst. Diese SoCs beinhalten integrierte Sicherheitsfunktionen, Immunität gegen einzelne Ereignisfehler und halten die Leistung bei Temperaturschwankungen ohne aktive Kühlung aufrecht.
Die Zulassung bestätigt ihre Eignung für Anwendungen in der Automobil-, Luft- und Raumfahrt- sowie Militärindustrie. Die Geräte werden von Microchips Libero® SoC Design Suite unterstützt, die von TÜV Rheinland für funktionale Sicherheit zertifiziert ist und die ISO 26262 ASIL D-Standards erfüllt.
- Achieved AEC-Q100 qualification, expanding market opportunities in automotive sector
- Qualified for extreme temperature range (-40°C to 125°C) for automotive Grade 1
- Features advanced 64-bit quad-core RISC-V architecture with up to 500K logic elements
- Eliminates need for active cooling, reducing system costs
- TÜV Rheinland certification for functional safety (ISO 26262 ASIL D standards)
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Insights
The AEC-Q100 qualification for Microchip's PolarFire SoC FPGAs represents a significant product milestone that expands the company's addressable market in the automotive sector. This certification validates that these devices can function reliably in extreme temperatures from -40°C to 125°C, meeting the rigorous standards required for automotive applications.
What sets these SoCs apart is their combination of programmable logic (up to 500K logic elements) with embedded 64-bit quad-core RISC-V processors capable of running Linux and real-time operating systems. The RISC-V architecture offers automotive engineers an open-standard alternative to proprietary CPU cores, potentially reducing licensing costs and providing greater design flexibility.
The low-power design is particularly advantageous for automotive applications where thermal management and energy efficiency are critical constraints. By eliminating the need for active cooling while maintaining performance across varying temperature conditions, these FPGAs can help reduce system complexity and improve reliability.
Microchip has also positioned these devices with integrated security features to protect against physical tampering and single event upsets (SEUs), addressing the growing cybersecurity requirements in modern vehicles. The Libero SoC Design Suite's TÜV Rheinland certification for functional safety (meeting ISO 26262 ASIL D standards) further strengthens the company's automotive offering by providing development tools that comply with the industry's most stringent safety requirements.
Microchip's achievement of AEC-Q100 qualification for their PolarFire SoC FPGAs removes a critical barrier to adoption in automotive applications. This certification is effectively a mandatory entry ticket for semiconductor components used in vehicle systems, where reliability under harsh conditions is non-negotiable.
The technical specifications of these devices align particularly well with emerging automotive needs. The combination of programmable logic with embedded RISC-V cores provides the flexibility and computational power needed for advanced driver assistance systems, in-vehicle networking, and domain controllers. These applications require both deterministic processing and adaptability as standards evolve.
The single event upset immunity highlighted in the announcement addresses a significant concern in automotive electronics - the risk of data corruption from environmental radiation, which could lead to system failures in safety-critical applications. This feature, combined with the built-in security capabilities, helps automotive engineers meet the increasingly stringent functional safety requirements without additional external components.
Another notable advantage is the pin-package compatibility across temperature grades, which simplifies the transition from development to production. This allows automotive designers to prototype with commercial-grade components before moving to automotive-qualified versions without board redesigns, potentially accelerating time-to-market while reducing development costs.
The robust, low-power solutions from Microchip Technology meet stringent automotive standards for reliability in harsh conditions
CHANDLER, Ariz., March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology’s (Nasdaq: MCHP) PolarFire® System on Chip (SoC) FPGAs have earned the Automotive Electronics Council (AEC)-Q100 qualification. The AEC-Q standards are a guideline for integrated circuits, using stress tests to measure the reliability of electronic components in vehicles. AEC-Q100 qualified devices have gone through rigorous testing to demonstrate they can withstand extreme conditions in automotive applications. The PolarFire SoC FPGA has been qualified for automotive Grade 1 temperatures, -40°C to 125°C.
PolarFire SoC FPGAs feature an embedded 64-bit, quad-core RISC-V® architecture capable of running Linux® and real-time operating systems (RTOS), with mid-range density programmable logic of up to 500K logic elements (LE). The SoC FPGA is designed for complex applications that demand low-power, high-performance, exceptional reliability and an extended operating temperature range. Devices with the same density and package have scalable assurance and share pin-package compatibility across temperature grades, making it appropriate for automotive use as well as aerospace and military applications.
The SoC FPGAs incorporate embedded security and safety features to protect physical, device, design and data integrity. The SoCs are designed with single event upset (SEU) immunity, which enhances reliability and helps mitigate the risk of data corruption and system failures in demanding environments.
"Achieving the AEC-Q100 qualification for our PolarFire SoC FPGAs validates that our technology can perform under the most challenging conditions and underscores our commitment to delivering robust solutions to meet the stringent demands of the automotive industry,” said Bruce Weyer, Corporate Vice President of Microchip’s FPGA business unit. “Our low-power design and RISC-V cores empower automotive engineers to create advanced, reliable and energy-efficient solutions for next-generation automotive systems."
PolarFire FPGAs and SoCs deliver power and thermal efficiency, eliminating the need for active cooling while ensuring high integration, defense-grade security and reliability. With high levels of scalability, they maintain performance across varying temperature conditions and meet stringent demands of mission-critical environments.
Development Tools
PolarFire SoCs are supported by Microchip’s Libero® SoC Design Suite, SmartHLS™, VectorBlox™ and Microchip’s Mi-V ecosystem of partner platforms for rapid RISC-V application development. Additionally, a wide variety of Microchip and partner intellectual property (IP) cores are available to accelerate time-to-market. Libero SoC Design Suite is TÜV Rheinland-certified for functional safety, meeting ISO 26262 ASIL D standards for automotive applications. Compatible development boards are also available.
Pricing and Availability
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