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Modern defense platforms are caught in a familiar bind. Many of the mission computers still in service today were designed decades ago, and in many cases, they are doing exactly what they were built to do. They rely on interfaces like MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 because those standards have proven reliable and predictable over time. They are deeply embedded across airborne, ground, and naval platforms, and replacing them is far from simple. What has changed is everything around them. New sensors...

Edge AI is reshaping how machines interact with the world, bringing intelligence closer to the data source and enabling real-time, context-aware decision-making. In Automotive and Industrial environments, this shift is driving smarter sensors, automation, and enhanced Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI). But deploying AI at the edge comes with constraints: limited computing capacity, strict power budgets, and compact hardware footprints. In our latest LinkedIn Live panel discussion, Lattice expert...

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...

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 ...

One of the hottest topics in tech is the concept of Industry 4.0, which essentially refers to digitization, automation, and connected computing intelligence being brought to the world of manufacturing. The idea is to blend the value and capabilities of cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) together in a way that allows for smarter, more reliable, and more efficient operations in manufacturing and other industrial environments. An essential part of the Indust...

It’s no secret that Edge computing continues to experience rapid growth as enterprises seek lower latency, and more secure and private processing than centralized cloud datacenters can provide. Billions of Edge compute devices are being deployed in the market, and they’re only getting more advanced with time. Advancements in machine learning and deep neural networks have helped pave the way for this trend, enabling more intelligence to be processed at faster speeds than ever before....

“Enormous amounts of data are being generated every day by billions of connected sensors, devices, and systems supported by AI algorithms, creating an accelerated need for intelligence at the Edge. This trend requires developers and OEMs to look for more flexible and adaptable solutions.” Pat Moorhead, CEO and Chief Analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy Companies today are challenged by a fast-evolving technology landscape, a seemingly insatiable hunger for more connectedness a...

The world has become in many ways more fragile, and a quick look into recent Supply Chain issues highlights this very well. The global growth of interdependencies and complexities of enterprises has introduced fragility into many cyber-systems. Cybersecurity has been top of mind for years across all markets and industries, but we’ve reached an inflection point. Cyberattacks have continued to grow in velocity and veracity as bad actors find new invasive ways to penetrate systems and take ad...

A new space race is officially upon us, one that brings the “Final Frontier” much closer to home than ever before. While we regularly see headlines about shuttle launches, there is another space application that’s much more common today – the growing number of satellites occupying the space sector known as “low Earth orbit,” aka “LEO.” This is where most of the “action” is taking place, making what once seemed remote and inaccessible to...

Security is an increasingly important consideration for design engineers across all technology applications as the frequency and sophistication of cyber and physical attacks increases. In the aerospace and defense industry, robust hardware security is mission critical to field success and for protecting sensitive information. Security is a top priority at Lattice and is part of what makes Lattice the FPGA industry leader. Today our security offerings span hardware, software, solution stacks, and...