Microchip Technology has expanded its PolarFire® FPGA smart embedded video ecosystem, delivering new capabilities for developers requiring reliable, low-power, and high-bandwidth video connectivity. The enhanced embedded vision solution stacks make development easier and speed up deployment. They combine hardware evaluation kits, development tools, IP cores, and reference designs into one package. These stacks now feature Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Receive (Rx) and Transmit (Tx) IP cores. They also include a quad CoaXPress™ (CXP™) board. This setup supports complete video pipelines for many uses. These include medical imaging, low-latency vision systems, and real-time camera connections for smart and autonomous systems.
Microchip is the only FPGA vendor with a quad CoaXPress solution. Users can connect directly to SLVS-EC at speeds of up to 5 Gbps per lane. It also supports CoaXPress 2.0, reaching 12.5 Gbps per lane, without needing third-party IP. The SDI Rx/Tx IP cores comply with SMPTE standards: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, and 12G-SDI. They serve the broadcast, industrial, and embedded imaging markets. The ecosystem allows HDMI-to-SDI and SDI-to-HDMI bridging. This ensures smooth transport of 4K and 8K video. It’s great for high-resolution, high-bandwidth professional uses.
These integrated solution stacks use the secure, low-power, and programmable design of PolarFire FPGAs. They help OEMs create compact, fanless, and high-performance video systems. By reducing design complexity and lowering bill of material (BOM) costs, the ecosystem helps manufacturers bring products to market faster while incorporating layered security across hardware, design, and data through advanced anti-tamper and embedded security features.
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“Next-generation medical, industrial and robotic vision systems demand not only exceptional video quality but also uncompromising energy efficiency,” said Shakeel Peera, vice president of marketing for Microchip’s FPGA business unit. “The expansion of our PolarFire FPGA embedded video ecosystem underscores our commitment to delivering low-power solutions that are designed to enable customers to develop reliable and high-performance systems with robust connectivity and minimized energy consumption.”
With native support for Sony SLVS-EC sensors, the expanded solution provides a practical upgrade path for designs impacted by discontinued components. Developers can further accelerate development using Microchip’s Libero® Design Suite and SmartHLS™ high-level synthesis tool, helping reduce complexity and shorten time to market. More information about Microchip’s FPGA-based embedded video solution stacks is available on the company’s website or through Microchip sales representatives and authorized distributors worldwide.