The AEC-Q100 certification has been granted to Microchip Technology’s PolarFire SoC FPGAs. The Automotive Electronics Council (AEC-Q) standards are guidelines for integrated circuits that assess the reliability of electronic components in vehicles through stress tests.
In order to prove their ability to endure harsh conditions in automotive applications, AEC-Q100 approved devices have undergone extensive testing. Automotive Grade 1 temperatures, ranging from -40°C to 125°C, have been validated for the PolarFire SoC FPGA.
PolarFire SoC FPGAs Capabilities
With mid-range density programmable logic of up to 500K logic elements (LE), PolarFire SoC FPGAs include an embedded 64-bit, quad-core RISC-V® architecture that can run Linux® and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Complex applications requiring great performance, low power consumption, remarkable durability, and a wide operating temperature range are the focus of the SoC FPGA’s architecture. It is suitable for use in automotive, aerospace, and military applications since devices with the same density and packaging have scalable assurance and share pin-package compatibility across temperature grades.
Physical, device, design, and data integrity are safeguarded by the inbuilt security and safety measures in SoC FPGAs. Single event upset (SEU) immunity is built into the SoCs to improve reliability and reduce the chance of data corruption and system failures in demanding settings.
High integration, defense-grade security, and reliability are guaranteed by PolarFire FPGAs and SoCs, which provide power and thermal efficiency without the need for active cooling. They satisfy the demanding requirements of mission-critical situations and retain performance under a range of temperature conditions thanks to their high levels of scalability.
Development Tools
PolarFire SoCs are supported by Microchip’s Libero® SoC Design Suite, SmartHLS™, VectorBlox™ and Microchip’s Mi-V ecosystem of partner platforms for rapid RISC-V application development.
Additionally, a wide variety of Microchip and partner intellectual property (IP) cores are available to accelerate time-to-market. Libero SoC Design Suite is TÜV Rheinland-certified for functional safety, meeting ISO 26262 ASIL D standards for automotive applications. Compatible development boards are also available.
Leadership Comments
“Achieving the AEC-Q100 qualification for our PolarFire SoC FPGAs validates that our technology can perform under the most challenging conditions and underscores our commitment to delivering robust solutions to meet the stringent demands of the automotive industry,” said Bruce Weyer, Corporate Vice President of Microchip’s FPGA business unit. “Our low-power design and RISC-V cores empower automotive engineers to create advanced, reliable and energy-efficient solutions for next-generation automotive systems.”
Pricing and Availability
For additional information and to purchase, contact a Microchip sales representative, authorized worldwide distributor or visit Microchip’s Purchasing and Client Services website, www.microchipdirect.com.
