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Quantum computing has long been discussed as a far-off development in computer science. The claim that widespread accessibility and use is “just five years away” is a common refrain among many practitioners. But with recent advancements in the field—including Microsoft’s Majorana 1, Google’s Willow chip, and IBM's plans to release the largest-ever quantum computer in 2025— we are closer to realizing its potential than ever before. While exciting, these advance...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

On August 13, 2024, the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the eagerly awaited Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards. These standards introduce three new encryption algorithms designed to secure systems against both classical and future quantum computer attacks, providing a necessary evolution from RSA and ECC asymmetric encryption algorithms. In this blog, we outline the impact of these standards and the essential steps for system designers to transition to PQ...

Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) play an important role in a multitude of today’s technology. From aerospace and defense to consumer electronics to critical infrastructure and the automotive industry, the prevalence of FPGAs in our lives is growing. Also growing are the threats to those FPGAs. The resources spent to create the IP (Intellectual Property) that runs (firmware) inside FPGAs are vast, as is the technology protected by these FPGAs. This makes FPGAs a potential target for ...