Next generation printers are packing multi-function capabilities into every form factor from consumer class printer to office type multi-function printers. Users expect high quality scanning and printing, easy customization of settings, and longer ink life. Designer are using FPGAs to drive print head motors, precisely saving ink, customizing the user experience by detecting and identifying users as they approach the machine and helping OEMs drive custom experiences to differentiate over strong competitive products.
Lattice’s solutions running on optimized low power FPGAs provide:
- Low power on-device AI for user detection, identification, and human-machine interfacing
- ISP pipeline for capturing quality images
- Accurate, low power and predictable motor control to drive devices’ movement
- Customizable high speed connectivity between the various boards in the system