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Radiation-Tolerant PolarFire® SoC FPGAs Offer Low Power, Zero Configuration Upsets, RISC-V Architecture for Space Applications

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Microchip Technology (MCHP) introduces the RT PolarFire SoC FPGA, offering low power, zero configuration upsets, and RISC-V architecture for space applications. The device enables developers to design power-efficient solutions with real-time Linux capabilities. Microchip's Mi-V ecosystem supports the PolarFire SoC, simplifying development and reducing time to market. The RT PolarFire SoC has features like radiation tolerance, multi-core Linux processors, and memory coherence, making it ideal for space applications. The device is designed to reduce power consumption by up to 50%, enabling efficient satellite design. Microchip's comprehensive Mi-V ecosystem provides tools and resources to support RISC-V designs and aims to increase adoption of the RISC-V ISA. The RT PolarFire FPGA is QML Class Q qualified and on track for QML Class V qualification, making it suitable for space microelectronics. Microchip has a long history of powering space missions with reliable, low-power FPGAs for various space applications.

Microchip Technology (MCHP) ha presentato il RT PolarFire SoC FPGA, progettato per applicazioni spaziali, che offre basso consumo energetico, zero problemi di configurazione e architettura RISC-V. Questo dispositivo consente agli sviluppatori di creare soluzioni efficienti dal punto di vista energetico con capacità real-time Linux. L'ecosistema Mi-V di Microchip supporta il PolarFire SoC, facilitando lo sviluppo e riducendo i tempi di immissione sul mercato. Il RT PolarFire SoC è dotato di caratteristiche come tolleranza alle radiazioni, processori Linux multicore e coerenza della memoria, rendendolo ideale per le applicazioni spaziali. Questo dispositivo è progettato per ridurre il consumo di energia fino al 50%, permettendo una progettazione di satelliti efficiente. L'ecosistema Mi-V di Microchip fornisce strumenti e risorse per supportare i progetti RISC-V e mira ad aumentare l'adozione dell'ISA RISC-V. Il FPGA RT PolarFire è qualificato QML Classe Q e in procinto di ottenere la qualificazione QML Classe V, rendendolo adatto alla microelettronica spaziale. Microchip vanta una lunga storia nella fornitura di FPGA affidabili e a basso consumo per varie applicazioni spaziali.
Microchip Technology (MCHP) ha introducido el RT PolarFire SoC FPGA, diseñado para aplicaciones espaciales con bajo consumo de energía, cero alteraciones de configuración y arquitectura RISC-V. Este dispositivo permite a los desarrolladores diseñar soluciones eficientes en términos de energía con capacidades de Linux en tiempo real. El ecosistema Mi-V de Microchip respalda el SoC PolarFire, facilitando el desarrollo y reduciendo el tiempo de comercialización. El RT PolarFire SoC cuenta con características como tolerancia a la radiación, procesadores Linux multi-núcleo y coherencia de memoria, lo que lo hace ideal para aplicaciones espaciales. El dispositivo está diseñado para reducir el consumo de energía hasta en un 50%, permitiendo un diseño de satélites eficiente. El ecosistema completo de Mi-V de Microchip proporciona herramientas y recursos para apoyar los diseños RISC-V y tiene como objetivo aumentar la adopción del ISA RISC-V. El FPGA RT PolarFire está calificado como Clase Q de QML y en camino a la calificación Clase V de QML, haciéndolo adecuado para la microelectrónica espacial. Microchip tiene una larga historia de potenciar misiones espaciales con FPGAs de bajo consumo y confiables para diversas aplicaciones espaciales.
마이크로칩 테크놀로지(MCHP)는 저전력, 설정 문제가 없고, RISC-V 아키텍처를 특징으로 하는 우주 적용 RT PolarFire SoC FPGA를 소개합니다. 이 장치는 개발자들이 실시간 리눅스 기능을 갖춘 전력 효율적인 솔루션을 설계할 수 있게 해줍니다. 마이크로칩의 Mi-V 생태계는 PolarFire SoC를 지원하여 개발을 단순화하고 시장 출시 시간을 단축합니다. RT PolarFire SoC는 방사선 내성, 멀티코어 리눅스 프로세서, 메모리 일관성과 같은 특성을 갖추고 있어 우주 적용에 이상적입니다. 이 장치는 최대 50%까지 전력 소비를 줄여 효율적인 위성 설계를 가능하게 합니다. 마이크로칩의 포괄적인 Mi-V 생태계는 RISC-V 설계를 지원하는 도구와 자원을 제공하며 RISC-V ISA의 채택을 증가시키기를 목표로 합니다. RT PolarFire FPGA는 QML 클래스 Q로 인증되었으며 QML 클래스 V 인증을 받을 예정이며, 우주 전자기기에 적합합니다. 마이크로칩은 다양한 우주 적용을 위해 신뢰성 높고 저전력 FPGA를 제공하는 긴 역사를 가지고 있습니다.
Microchip Technology (MCHP) introduit le FPGA RT PolarFire SoC, conçu pour des applications spatiales, offrant une faible consommation d'énergie, aucune perturbation de configuration et une architecture RISC-V. Ce dispositif permet aux développeurs de concevoir des solutions écoénergétiques avec des capacités Linux en temps réel. L'écosystème Mi-V de Microchip soutient le SoC PolarFire, simplifiant le développement et réduisant le temps de mise sur le marché. Le RT PolarFire SoC possède des caractéristiques telles que la tolérance aux radiations, des processeurs Linux multicœurs et la cohérence de la mémoire, le rendant idéal pour les applications spatiales. Ce dispositif est conçu pour réduire la consommation d'énergie jusqu'à 50 %, permettant une conception efficace de satellites. L’écosystème complet de Mi-V de Microchip fournit des outils et des ressources pour soutenir les conceptions RISC-V et vise à augmenter l'adoption de l'ISA RISC-V. Le FPGA RT PolarFire est qualifié QML Classe Q et en voie de qualification QML Classe V, le rendant approprié pour la microélectronique spatiale. Microchip a une longue histoire de soutien aux missions spatiales avec des FPGAs fiables et à faible consommation pour diverses applications spatiales.
Microchip Technology (MCHP) stellt den RT PolarFire SoC FPGA vor, der für Raumfahrtanwendungen mit niedrigem Energieverbrauch, null Konfigurationsstörungen und RISC-V-Architektur entwickelt wurde. Das Gerät ermöglicht Entwicklern das Design energieeffizienter Lösungen mit Echtzeit-Linux-Fähigkeiten. Das Mi-V-Ökosystem von Microchip unterstützt den PolarFire SoC, vereinfacht die Entwicklung und verkürzt die Markteinführungszeit. Der RT PolarFire SoC bietet Funktionen wie Strahlenresistenz, Multi-Core-Linux-Prozessoren und Speicherkohärenz, die ihn für Raumfahrtanwendungen ideal machen. Das Gerät ist darauf ausgelegt, den Energieverbrauch um bis zu 50 % zu reduzieren, was eine effiziente Satellitengestaltung ermöglicht. Das umfassende Mi-V-Ökosystem von Microchip bietet Werkzeuge und Ressourcen zur Unterstützung von RISC-V-Designs und zielt darauf ab, die Adaption der RISC-V-ISA zu erhöhen. Der RT PolarFire FPGA ist QML-Klasse Q qualifiziert und auf dem Weg zur QML-Klasse V-Qualifikation, was ihn für Raumfahrt-Mikroelektronik geeignet macht. Microchip hat eine lange Geschichte in der Bereitstellung zuverlässiger, energieeffizienter FPGAs für verschiedene Raumfahrtanwendungen.
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  • Microchip Technology (MCHP) introduces the RT PolarFire SoC FPGA, offering low power, zero configuration upsets, and RISC-V architecture for space applications.

  • The device enables developers to design power-efficient solutions with real-time Linux capabilities.

  • The RT PolarFire SoC has features like radiation tolerance, multi-core Linux processors, and memory coherence, making it ideal for space applications.

  • The device is designed to reduce power consumption by up to 50%, enabling efficient satellite design.

  • Microchip's comprehensive Mi-V ecosystem provides tools and resources to support RISC-V designs and aims to increase adoption of the RISC-V ISA.

  • The RT PolarFire FPGA is QML Class Q qualified and on track for QML Class V qualification, making it suitable for space microelectronics.

  • Microchip has a long history of powering space missions with reliable, low-power FPGAs for various space applications.

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Along with Microchip’s Mi-V ecosystem, new device family helps system designers to lower power, size and weight and speed time to market

CHANDLER, Ariz., May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Developers of spacecraft electronics utilize radiation-tolerant (RT) field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) to ensure high performance, reliability, power-efficiency and the best-in-class security for emerging space domain threats. To take it a step further and help provide fast, cost-effective software customization, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has introduced the RT PolarFire® system-on-chip (SoC) FPGA. Developed on Microchip’s RT PolarFire FPGA, it is the first real-time Linux® capable, RISC-V-based microprocessor subsystem on a flight-proven RT PolarFire FPGA fabric.

With today’s announcement, developers can now start designing using the commercially available PolarFire SoC (MPFS460) device and Libero® SoC development tools. Along with Microchip’s extensive Mi-V ecosystem, PolarFire SoC solution stacks, the PolarFire SoC Icicle Kit or the PolarFire SoC Smart Embedded Vision Kit, developing lower power solutions for the challenging thermal environments seen in space can happen today.

Safety-critical systems, control systems, space and security applications need the flexibility of the Linux Operating System (OS) and the determinism of real-time systems to control hardware. RT PolarFire SoC FPGAs feature a multi-core Linux-capable processor that is coherent with the memory subsystem. The RT PolarFire SoC enables central satellite processing capabilities similar to those in single board computers which are common in the space industry for command and data handling, in platform avionics and in payload control. The SoC allows for flexible implementation of highly integrated designs, customization and evolution of function while improving size, weight and power considerations.

Systems deployed in space are subjected to harsh radiation, prompting design methodologies that can provide protection for the most critical radiation-induced upset types. Unlike SRAM FPGAs, the RT PolarFire SoC is designed for zero configuration memory upsets in radiation, eliminating the need for an external scrubber and reducing the total system cost. Satellites are designed to deliver both peak and average power and to dissipate heat through conductive paths, namely metal. Starting with a SoC FPGA that can reduce your power consumption by up to 50 percent simplifies the entire satellite design, allowing designers to focus on the mission at hand.

“By delivering the design ecosystem for the industry’s first RISC-V-based radiation-tolerant SoC FPGA, Microchip is driving innovation and giving designers the ability to develop a whole new class of power-efficient applications for space.” said Bruce Weyer, corporate vice president for Microchip’s FPGA business unit. “This will also allow our clients to add enhanced edge compute capabilities to aerospace and defense systems.”

Microchip’s comprehensive Mi-V ecosystem helps designers slash time to market by providing support for symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) rich operating systems like Linux, VxWorks®, PIKE OS and more real time operating systems like RTEMS and Zephyr®. Mi-V is a comprehensive suite of tools and design resources, developed with numerous third parties, to support RISC-V designs. The Mi-V ecosystem aims to increase adoption of the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA) and support Microchip’s SoC FPGA portfolio.

The RT PolarFire FPGA has already received the Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) Class Q designation based on specific performance and quality requirements as governed by the Defense Logistics Agency. There is also a clear path for this device to achieve QML Class V qualification, the highest qualification standard for space microelectronics.

For more than 60 years, Microchip’s solutions have powered space flight missions. Building on a history of providing reliable, low-power SONOS-, Flash- and antifuse-based FPGAs in the industry, the company works to help streamline the design of high-speed communications payloads, high-resolution sensors and instruments and flight-critical systems for Low Earth Orbit (LEO), deep space or anything in between. To learn more, visit Microchip’s radiation-tolerant FPGA page.

Availability of Development Tools
Customers can start designs now with the development tools and boards provided for the commercial equivalent PolarFire SoC. For more information, visit the PolarFire SoC page.

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About Microchip Technology:
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company’s solutions serve approximately 125,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com.

Note: The Microchip name and logo, the Microchip logo and PolarFire are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.

Editorial Contact:Reader Inquiries:
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