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As the Industrial sector moves closer to realizing Industry 4.0, the demand for systems that offer resilient connectivity, low power consumption, high performance, and robust security is increasing. However, implementing a digital transformation is not always straightforward. Businesses must integrate these advanced systems within legacy environments, contending with siloed software, pre-internet equipment, and deeply ingrained workflows. They need solutions that allow for intentional applica...

Cybersecurity best practices can change on a dime. To help our customers keep up with this rapidly changing field, Lattice runs a regular Security Seminar program where security and FPGA experts dive into the latest security trends, regulations, and implementation across the Communications, Computing, Industrial, Automotive, and Consumer markets. Our goal is to deliver security-relevant insights, real signals, and a sense of what's next, especially if you're building, deploying, or managing trus...

In the world of programmable logic devices, SRAM-based FPGAs are often misunderstood. These FPGAs offer incredible flexibility and reconfigurability, making them ideal for a wide range of applications from consumer electronics to aerospace. Additionally, SRAM-based FPGAs can achieve high performance and low latency, making them suitable for demanding tasks such as real-time data processing and high-speed communication. It's a common misconception that SRAM-based FPGAs are burdened by lengthy boo...

The demand for high-speed data transfer is growing rapidly. With advancements in smart devices, datacenter systems, and software, organizations need data to move quickly through their technology infrastructures while staying adaptable, scalable, and secure. This increase in real-time data transfer puts more strain on systems, leading to higher infrastructural needs. From enhancing cell phone video quality and aiding autonomous vehicles in avoiding crashes to activating smart home security device...

Embedded World is one of the biggest tradeshows in the world, at which Lattice and our ecosystem partners showcase the latest and greatest Lattice FPGA based innovation in a wide range of applications for Automotive, Industrial, and Security applications at the Edge. In case you missed the show, following is a snapshot of our highlights from embedded world 2025. Lattice Wins Embedded Computing Design (ECD) ‘Best in Show’ Award Lattice won the prestigious ECD Best in Show award...

Embarking on a new FPGA design can be an exciting yet challenging journey, especially for beginners. The world of FPGAs offers immense potential for creating complex and high-performance digital systems, but it also requires a solid understanding of various design principles and tools. Whether you are a new designer or a seasoned FPGA expert, at times, you might find yourself navigating through unfamiliar territory, from understanding timing constraints to managing multiple clock domains, or in ...

Edge AI — implementing AI models on Edge devices to process algorithms locally rather than in a centralized computing location, like the cloud — has garnered significant attention as one of the fastest developing areas of artificial intelligence. Calculated at roughly $21 billion USD in 2024, the Edge AI market is expected to reach over $143 billion by 2034. This signals a sustained focus across industries on the development of AI-powered Edge systems. New opportunities for Edge AI ...

Data powers nearly every facet of today’s world, and the volume of data being generated, processed, shared, or otherwise handled increases with every passing year. It is estimated that 90% of the world’s data was created in the last two years alone and over 80% of organizations expect to be managing zettabytes of data in 2025, with 147 zettabytes of data having been generated in 2024 alone. For perspective, if a grain of rice was a byte, a zettabyte of rice could cover the entire sur...

In the fast-evolving world of technology, emerging Avionics, critical infrastructure, and automotive applications are redefining the expectations from Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). Traditionally, FPGAs relied heavily on flash memory to store their configuration bitstreams. This approach was suitable for many mainstream FPGA configuration applications; however, recent advancements and demands for higher reliability and performance have fueled the necessity for a more diversified range o...

As with many types of devices, it’s easy to fall into the trap that bigger chips are better and more impactful than smaller semiconductor devices. In the case of FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) however, it’s often the smaller versions that have the largest range of applications and the most influence. Small FPGAs are used across a huge range of devices, applications, and industries because they reliably perform critical functions that are essential to the speedy operation of m...

Lattice Developers Conference 2024, held from December 10-11, was a hybrid event for which over 6,000 global industry leaders, technology experts, and enthusiasts signed up to explore the latest advancements in low power FPGA solutions. The two-day conference had a packed agenda with a robust lineup of keynotes, breakout sessions, and technology demonstrations, highlighting innovative applications of FPGAs across a variety of sectors. Keynote Highlights The conference kicked off with the opening...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the shift from cloud-centric to edge-centric innovation is reshaping how data is processed and utilized. This transition is driven by the increasing need for AI at the Edge, sensor to cloud connectivity, and resilient security. FPGAs are leading the way in this transformation, offering unparalleled flexibility and performance. These versatile devices are being integrated into a wide range of applications, from datacenters to edge devices, enablin...

Developing USB technology presents unique challenges, primarily due to the need for robust connectivity, speed, and power management within constrained device form factors. Compatibility across a wide range of devices, varying data transfer speeds, and demands for low latency and high-power efficiency place additional pressure on engineers to innovate within stringent technical limits. Engineers must integrate USB functionality into increasingly smaller modules, balancing functionality with desi...

The telecommunications industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the adoption of Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) architecture. This innovative approach to network design promotes disaggregation and interoperability, allowing components from different vendors to work together seamlessly. As 5G networks continue to expand and evolve to support diverse use cases — from non-terrestrial networks (5G-NTN) to connected vehicles (5G C-V2X), railways (5G FRMCS), and industrial appli...

Are you a developer who is new to Lattice Semiconductor products and wants to evaluate our Software Development Tools? At Lattice, we offer industry leading low power Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) products and Development Tools that will help you with your design, whether you are a seasoned FPGA developer or a first-time user.  From general purpose and ultra-low power FPGA designs to video connectivity and control & security designs, we offer a robust set of advanced, easy-to-use...

The rise of AI systems and advancing quantum computing capabilities are fundamentally reshaping the security landscape for modern organizations. While these technologies bring unprecedented capabilities, they also introduce complex security vulnerabilities that traditional cyber defense approaches struggle to address. Organizations must now position themselves to meet rising security needs, while maintaining the flexibility to address current and future threats. Recent regulatory guidelines unde...

Are you ready to be at the forefront of FPGA innovation to uplevel your system design and development game in the era of ever-evolving AI, security, and connectivity landscape? Explore related trends, challenges and opportunities, and discover the latest low power FPGA solutions at Lattice Developers Conference! Taking place December 10 – 11, 2024, in a hybrid format, Lattice Developers Conference is back with an exciting lineup of keynotes, breakout and training sessions, and state-of-th...

As global interconnectivity and dependence on digital technologies increase, so does the prevalence of cybercrime. In fact, 2023 witnessed a 72% rise in data breaches compared to 2021, which previously held the record, according to Forbes. As cyber threats become more sophisticated and frequent, organizations must adopt proactive approaches to safeguard their systems, data, and operations. One of the proactive approaches includes implementing cyber resilience—the ability to withstand attac...

The rapid digitalization of enterprise environments, coupled with a surge in sophisticated cyber threats, evolving security regulations, and the rise of quantum computing technology, has created a perfect storm in the cybersecurity landscape that demands heightened levels of agility and resiliency. To combat this, organizations must remain proactive in their approach to cyber defense and compliance. In the latest Lattice Security Seminar, Lattice security experts sat down with partners from AMI ...

AI is evolving at a rapid pace not just from continued technology advancements, but also by various industries’ demands and requirements. With the surge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI, the industry is grappling with the intense compute capabilities these cloud-based AI applications require to process big data, as well as train and deploy advanced AI models. Now, the industry is seeing AI being implemented into client devices including PCs and smartphones, and Edge applic...