QuickLogic Joins DARPA Toolbox Initiative to Provide Mil/Aero/Defense Grade Programmable Logic

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QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK) has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to supply embedded FPGA IP and open-source FPGA tools through the DARPA Toolbox Initiative. This partnership allows DARPA research teams access to QuickLogic's advanced eFPGA technology and tools, which have been proven in military, aerospace, and defense applications for over 30 years. The initiative aims to provide researchers with reliable, high-quality resources while reducing dependence on low-cost alternatives, ensuring longevity and support.

Positive

• Partnership with DARPA enhances credibility and visibility in the defense sector.
• Access to QuickLogic's eFPGA technology and open-source tools promotes innovation in military applications.
• Long-standing experience of over 30 years in military, aerospace, and defense markets.
• The DARPA Toolbox provides scalable access to state-of-the-art tools under predictable legal terms.

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• None.

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), a developer of embedded FPGA IP, ultra-low power multi-core voice-enabled SoCs,  and endpoint AI solutions, announced today that it has signed an agreement with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to be an authorized supplier of embedded FPGA IP and open source FPGA tools through the DARPA Toolbox Initiative. DARPA research teams will now be granted access to QuickLogic's customizable eFPGA IP technology and 100% open source FPGA development tools. The DARPA Toolbox provides open licensing opportunities with commercial technology vendors to researchers engaged in DARPA programs.

QuickLogic's FPGA/eFPGA technology has been deployed in production volumes by the military, aerospace and defense markets for three decades – spanning air, land, sea, and space applications. These uses require unique functionality not available in commercial off-the-shelf products, operating in some of the most extreme environments such as high temperature ranges, and exposure to high radiation levels.  In addition, QuickLogic's technology has been production proven across numerous process nodes in multiple foundries. 

QuickLogic's eFPGA cores can span thousands of Look-Up-Tables (LUTs) to nearly one million LUTs, with optional fracturable DSP capability and BlockRAM support.  Importantly, the eFPGA cores are backed by 100% open source FPGA tools, ensuring mil/aero/defense contractors have complete visibility into the toolchain as well as longevity of support and supply through the complete containerization of the tools long into the future. 

The DARPA Toolbox provides easy, low-cost, scalable access to state-of-the-art tools and intellectual property (IP) under predictable legal terms and streamlined acquisition procedures. The goal is to reduce reliance on low-quality, low-cost tools and IP that increase execution risks and complicate post-DARPA transitions.

"QuickLogic is proud to have been a solution provider for mission-critical applications for over 30 years," said Brian Faith, president and CEO of QuickLogic. "Now, through the DARPA Toolbox, researchers can take further advantage of QuickLogic's deep domain expertise in FPGA/eFPGA technology across numerous foundries and process nodes, with the trust that we have earned for the high reliability, quality, and longevity of support required for defense applications."

"By providing access to QuickLogic's tools, DARPA researchers can bring a larger variety of FPGA/eFPGA-based products to bear on DARPA programs," said Serge Leef, program manager for the Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) at DARPA.

For more information, see www.quicklogic.com/applications/aerospace-and-defense.

About QuickLogic

QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK) is a fabless semiconductor company that develops low power, multi-core semiconductor platforms and Intellectual Property (IP) for Artificial Intelligence (AI), voice and sensor processing. The solutions include embedded FPGA IP (eFPGA) for hardware acceleration and pre-processing, and heterogeneous multi-core SoCs that integrate eFPGA with other processors and peripherals. The Analytics Toolkit from our recently acquired wholly-owned subsidiary, SensiML Corporation, completes the end-to-end solution with accurate sensor algorithms using AI technology. The full range of platforms, software tools and eFPGA IP enables the practical and efficient adoption of AI, voice, and sensor processing across mobile, wearable, hearable, consumer, industrial, edge and endpoint IoT. For more information, visit www.quicklogic.com and https://www.quicklogic.com/blog/.

QuickLogic and logo are registered trademarks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and should be treated as such.

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FAQ

What is the partnership between QuickLogic and DARPA about?

QuickLogic has signed an agreement with DARPA to provide embedded FPGA IP and open-source FPGA tools as part of the DARPA Toolbox Initiative.

How does the DARPA Toolbox Initiative benefit QuickLogic?

The initiative enhances QuickLogic's visibility in the defense sector and provides reliable access to advanced eFPGA technology.

What is the significance of QuickLogic's eFPGA technology?

QuickLogic's eFPGA technology is critical for unique military applications, providing customizable solutions that are production proven.

How long has QuickLogic been involved in the military and aerospace markets?

QuickLogic has served the military, aerospace, and defense markets for over 30 years.

What advantages do the open-source FPGA tools provide?

The open-source FPGA tools ensure transparency, longevity of support, and reduced risks associated with low-quality alternatives.