Microchip Technology’s PolarFire system on chip (SoC) FPGAs have received the Automotive Electronics Council (AEC)-Q100 qualification. AEC-Q standards involve stress tests to assess the reliability of electronic components in vehicles. Devices that meet AEC-Q100 standards have undergone rigorous testing to ensure they can endure extreme conditions in automotive applications. The PolarFire SoC FPGA has been qualified for Automotive Grade 1 temperatures, ranging from -40°C to +125°C.
PolarFire SoC FPGAs feature an embedded 64-bit, quad-core RISC-V architecture capable of running Linux and real-time operating systems, with mid-range density programmable logic of up to 500K logic elements. The SoC FPGA is designed for complex applications that demand low power, high performance, exceptional reliability and an extended operating temperature range. Devices with the same density and package have scalable assurance and share pin-package compatibility across temperature grades, making it appropriate for automotive use as well as aerospace and military applications.
The SoC FPGAs incorporate embedded security and safety features to protect physical, device, design and data integrity. The SoCs are designed with single event upset immunity, which enhances reliability and helps mitigate the risk of data corruption and system failures in demanding environments.
“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.”
PolarFire FPGAs and SoCs deliver power and thermal efficiency, eliminating the need for active cooling while ensuring high integration, defense-grade security and reliability. With high levels of scalability, they maintain performance across varying temperature conditions and meet the stringent demands of mission-critical environments.
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 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.
