QuickLogic Unveils Aurora 2.9: Enhanced Performance and Seamless Integration
QuickLogic (NASDAQ: QUIK) has announced the release of Aurora 2.9, an enhanced version of its eFPGA design software tool. The update introduces several key improvements, including a BlockRAM and DSP IP Configurator for better on-chip memory and DSP functions integration, up to 2X faster Place and Route (P&R) tools runtime, and custom function support through LUT macros.
The new version features improved Integrated Path Analysis (IPA) startup time and includes optional Synopsys Synplify logic synthesis in the Aurora PRO version. These enhancements aim to improve Quality of Results (QoR) and resource utilization efficiency, particularly benefiting engineers familiar with Synplify synthesis tools.
QuickLogic (NASDAQ: QUIK) ha annunciato il rilascio di Aurora 2.9, una versione potenziata del suo strumento software per la progettazione eFPGA. L'aggiornamento introduce diversi miglioramenti chiave, tra cui un configuratore di BlockRAM e DSP IP per una migliore integrazione della memoria on-chip e delle funzioni DSP, un'esecuzione degli strumenti di Place and Route (P&R) fino a 2 volte più veloce e supporto per funzioni personalizzate tramite macro LUT.
La nuova versione presenta un tempo di avvio migliorato per l'Analisi del Percorso Integrato (IPA) e include la sintesi logica opzionale Synopsys Synplify nella versione Aurora PRO. Questi miglioramenti mirano a migliorare la Qualità dei Risultati (QoR) e l'efficienza nell'utilizzo delle risorse, beneficiando in particolare gli ingegneri esperti nell'utilizzo degli strumenti di sintesi Synplify.
QuickLogic (NASDAQ: QUIK) ha anunciado el lanzamiento de Aurora 2.9, una versión mejorada de su herramienta de software de diseño eFPGA. La actualización introduce varias mejoras clave, incluyendo un configurador de BlockRAM y DSP IP para una mejor integración de la memoria en chip y funciones DSP, un tiempo de ejecución de herramientas de Place and Route (P&R) de hasta 2 veces más rápido, y soporte de funciones personalizadas a través de macros LUT.
La nueva versión cuenta con un tiempo de arranque de Análisis de Ruta Integrada (IPA) mejorado e incluye la síntesis lógica opcional Synopsys Synplify en la versión Aurora PRO. Estas mejoras tienen como objetivo mejorar la Calidad de Resultados (QoR) y la eficiencia en la utilización de recursos, beneficiando especialmente a los ingenieros familiarizados con las herramientas de síntesis Synplify.
퀵로직 (NASDAQ: QUIK)는 개선된 eFPGA 설계 소프트웨어 도구인 Aurora 2.9의 출시를 발표했습니다. 이 업데이트는 온칩 메모리 및 DSP 기능 통합을 개선하기 위해 BlockRAM 및 DSP IP 구성 관리자를 포함한 여러 주요 개선 사항을 도입하며, Place and Route (P&R) 도구의 실행 시간을 최대 2배 빠르게 하고 LUT 매크로를 통한 사용자 정의 기능 지원을 제공합니다.
새로운 버전은 개선된 통합 경로 분석(IPA) 시작 시간과 함께 Aurora PRO 버전에서 선택적으로 Synopsys Synplify 논리 합성을 포함합니다. 이러한 개선 사항은 결과 품질(QoR)과 자원 활용 효율성을 개선하는 것을 목표로 하며, 특히 Synplify 합성 도구에 익숙한 엔지니어에게 혜택을 줍니다.
QuickLogic (NASDAQ: QUIK) a annoncé la sortie de Aurora 2.9, une version améliorée de son outil logiciel de conception eFPGA. La mise à jour introduit plusieurs améliorations clés, notamment un configurateur BlockRAM et DSP IP pour une meilleure intégration de la mémoire sur puce et des fonctions DSP, des temps d'exécution des outils de Placement et Routage (P&R) jusqu'à 2 fois plus rapides, et un support des fonctions personnalisées via des macros LUT.
La nouvelle version dispose d'un temps de démarrage de l'Analyse de Chemin Intégré (IPA) amélioré et inclut la synthèse logique Synopsys Synplify en option dans la version Aurora PRO. Ces améliorations visent à améliorer la Qualité des Résultats (QoR) et l'efficacité de l'utilisation des ressources, bénéficiant particulièrement aux ingénieurs familiers avec les outils de synthèse Synplify.
QuickLogic (NASDAQ: QUIK) hat die Veröffentlichung von Aurora 2.9 angekündigt, einer verbesserten Version seines eFPGA-Designsoftware-Tools. Das Update bringt mehrere wichtige Verbesserungen mit sich, darunter einen BlockRAM- und DSP-IP-Konfigurator für eine bessere Integration von On-Chip-Speicher und DSP-Funktionen, bis zu 2-mal schnellere Laufzeit für die Platzierung und Routen (P&R)-Werkzeuge sowie Unterstützung für benutzerdefinierte Funktionen über LUT-Makros.
Die neue Version bietet eine verbesserte Startzeit der Integrierten Pfadanalyse (IPA) und enthält eine optionale Synopsys Synplify-Logiksynthese in der Aurora PRO-Version. Diese Verbesserungen zielen darauf ab, die Qualität der Ergebnisse (QoR) und die Effizienz der Ressourcennutzung zu verbessern, was insbesondere Ingenieuren zugutekommt, die mit den Synplify-Synthesewerkzeugen vertraut sind.
- Up to 2X improvement in Place and Route (P&R) tools runtime
- Enhanced resource utilization efficiency
- Integration of Synopsys Synplify logic synthesis in PRO version
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The release of Aurora 2.9 marks a strategic enhancement of QuickLogic's eFPGA development ecosystem, with implications that extend beyond mere technical improvements. The 2X acceleration in Place and Route (P&R) tools represents a significant productivity multiplier that could materially impact customer development cycles and time-to-market capabilities.
The integration of Synopsys Synplify in the PRO version is particularly noteworthy, as it positions QuickLogic to better compete with industry giants like Xilinx and Intel in the FPGA space. This partnership with Synopsys, a dominant player in electronic design automation (EDA), enhances QuickLogic's credibility and could help attract larger enterprise customers who already use Synplify in their development workflows.
The enhanced BlockRAM and DSP IP Configurator addresses a critical market need for simplified memory and signal processing integration - essential features for AI/ML applications, a rapidly growing segment of the FPGA market. The improved resource utilization efficiency could translate to better performance per watt, a key differentiator in embedded applications where power consumption is crucial.
While this release may not directly impact short-term revenue, it strengthens QuickLogic's competitive positioning in the $5.5 billion FPGA market. The focus on ease of use and improved development efficiency aligns with the industry trend toward democratizing FPGA development, potentially expanding QuickLogic's addressable market to include smaller design teams and companies new to FPGA development.
Key enhancements in Aurora 2.9 include:
- BlockRAM and DSP IP Configurator: Enables seamless integration of on-chip memory and DSP functions
- Improved Runtime: Achieves up to a 2X improvement for Place and Route (P&R) tools
- Custom Function Support: Enables the instantiation of LUT macros to create custom functions
- Integrated Path Analysis (IPA): Features improved startup time
- Optional Synopsys Synplify logic synthesis in the Aurora PRO version
This offering enhances the Quality of Results (QoR) and resource utilization efficiency, providing engineers who are familiar with the Synplify synthesis tools an opportunity to optimize their designs.
"Aurora 2.9 represents a significant leap forward in eFPGA design, providing our customers with not just enhanced performance but also tools that simplify the design process," said Mao Wang, director of product marketing at QuickLogic. "Our goal with Aurora is to continuously improve resource utilization and performance while focusing on ease of use."
The Aurora 2.9 Development Tool Suite is available immediately. For more information, please visit https://www.quicklogic.com/efpga-ip/efpga-ip-user-tools/
About QuickLogic
QuickLogic Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in eFPGA Hard IP, discrete FPGAs, and endpoint AI solutions. QuickLogic's unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with open-source tools to deliver highly customizable, low-power solutions for industrial, aerospace, consumer, and computing markets. For more information, visit www.quicklogic.com.
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