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This section provides an overview for fpgas as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 21 fpga manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked fpga companies as of December, 2024: 1.Infineon Technologies AG, 2.Efinix, 3.Nuvation Engineering.
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FPGA, which stands for Field Programmable Gate Array, is a device that integrates logic circuits that designers can program in the field.
While dedicated logic ICs have fixed circuits and require re-design/re-manufacturing of masks when altering a portion of the circuit, FPGAs are characterized by their logic circuits that can be freely changed by the designer.
FPGAs were developed by Xilinx in the U.S. FPGAs are large-scale PLDs that can be modified countless times by writing the circuit configuration into SRAM.
FPGAs find applications in various sectors, including automotive devices, data sensors, and deep learning. Large-scale logic circuits are employed to perform high-speed logic operations that cannot be programmed by the CPU. One solution is to design and manufacture dedicated LSIs (such as ASICs). However, dedicated LSIs are difficult to change circuits.
On the other hand, FPGAs allow circuit designers to freely design application circuits and easily change circuits, thus significantly reducing the development cost of logic circuits. These features have made FPGAs widely used in a variety of fields.
Reasons for the adoption of FPGAs in automotive equipment include shortened development cycles, flexibility for modification, and the emergence of devices that meet quality requirements. A specific example is video analysis for driver assistance systems.
Driver assistance systems need to instantly analyze real-time video signals from in-vehicle cameras to assist the driver's operations. This requires low latency and high precision algorithms. FPGAs are suitable for this purpose because they require high-speed arithmetic processing and the electronic control functions in the device can be changed as needed.
FPGAs are increasingly being used in data centers. In particular, FPGAs are replacing CPUs to handle AI, security, authentication, real-time analysis, deep learning, and other processing. FPGAs are also being used to improve the performance of large data systems. They provide high-bandwidth and low-latency connectivity to network/storage systems to accelerate data processing. It also supports functions like data compression and fill processing, among others.
In the world of deep learning, the flexibility of FPGAs to change circuits is extremely useful because optimal modeling is constantly evolving. FPGAs are ideal devices for applications that require frequent system upgrades, such as this application.
FPGAs are LSIs based on a structure in which programmable, relatively small-scale logic blocks are arranged in a grid with vertical and horizontal wireways between them. Although each logic block is small in scale, many blocks can be combined to form a large-scale circuit.
The basic logic block consists of a LUT (Look Up Table), flip-flops, and additional circuits. Logic blocks can be connected arbitrarily by means of a switch matrix (transfer gate) provided in the wireway.
The LUT uses SRAM for its operation. The ON/OFF of the switch matrix is also controlled by the data written to the SRAM. Since the data in the SRAM is lost when the power is turned off, the FPGA reads circuit information (configuration data) from the outside when the power is turned on.
The internal structure of an FPGA includes various components such as basic logic blocks, internal wireways, dedicated clock routing, multiplier (DSP), I/O section, PLL, and block RAM. These are arranged in a mesh pattern for easy routing of any circuit pattern.
Traditionally, RTL (Register Transfer Level) has been used as the design language for FPGA design. Based on the designer's RTL, a download file to be written into the FPGA was generated from the tools provided by the FPGA vendor.
In recent times, however, FPGA vendors have released tools called high-level synthesis compilers. By using this high-level synthesis compiler, efficient design is possible, and at the same time, circuit verification time is reduced. As a result, it contributes to shortening the product development time.
Presently, FPGA vendors offer the following three high-level synthesis compilers.
Evaluation boards are usually used to study circuits using FPGAs. These are sold by a variety of companies, including semiconductor vendors, evaluation board manufacturers, and contract design companies. Therefore, there are a wide array of evaluation boards, and it is necessary to select the one that best suits your technical level and purpose. The following six are representative manufacturers:
According to an April 2020 report by Global Information, Inc., the FPGA market is projected to reach US$8.6 billion by 2025, a significant increase from the US$5.9 billion recorded in 2020. This growth is anticipated to be driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. While specific figures for each technology node are not provided, it appears that in 2019, the majority of FPGA products fell below the 28 nm technology node in terms of market share.
Furthermore, the forecast indicates that the market for sub-28nm products will continue to show high growth in 2025 due to the emergence of low-power products, etc. The applications that will drive the FPGA market from 2020 to 2025 include high-performance computers for cloud computing and 5G networking. The applications driving the FPGA market from 2020 to 2025 include high-performance computing for cloud computing and 5G networking.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Intel Corporation, an American company founded in 1968 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in the design and production of semiconductor microprocessors. The company's product portfolio includes processors, graphics processing units, software, wireless products, and various other items. These products find applications in education, transportation, financial services, retail, and government. The company offers customer services including technical support, software development, cloud services, security services, and research and development collaboration. The company has manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, sales offices, and partnerships with businesses and organizations across various continents.
Lattice Semiconductor, is a software and development kit manufacturer, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA. The company provides various electronic components such as development boards, FPGA (field-programmable gate arrays) semiconductors, evaluation boards, integrated circuits, and converters. These components are applicable to communication, data center systems, client computing, wireless technology, and automotive applications. The company is into solving customer challenges in communication, computing, industrial, automotive, and consumer markets across the network, from the Edge to the Cloud.
Intel PSG, founded in Santa Clara, California in 1968 is a manufacturer of processors, chipsets and wireless products. The company's product portfolio includes Graphics Processing Units, Systems & Devices, programmable devices, and non-volatile memory solutions. their products are used in laptops, desktops, mobile phones, AI analytics and self-driving cars. The company serves markets including Automotive and Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage and Electronics and IT Infrastructure. The company has operations all around the world and provides global technical and customer support.
Efinix, Inc., is a manufacturing company producing FPGA formed by Sammy Cheung and Tony Ngai in 2012. They created a brand based on the technology which they call Quantum® architecture. The company dabbles in both hardware and software development. They are offering Titanium FPGA, which addresses the computing demands of mainstream applications, like communication and edge servers, industrial automation devices, intelligent edge devices, and vision systems. Titanium FPGAs, their first-generation product, are targeted towards small-packaged, low-power, and low-volume devices such as mobiles, to have edge or high-volume applications.
Microsemi Corporation was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. Microsemi is a subsidiary of Microchip Technology Incorporated. Microsemi is a provider of semiconductor and system solutions for aerospace, communications, data center, and industrial markets. A few of Microsemi’s product lines include high-performance and radiation-hardened analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, power management products, timing and synchronization devices, and RF solutions. Microsemi’s technological strengths are in connectivity, energy efficiency, miniaturization, power management, and security.
Acromag was founded in 1957 and operates out of Wixom, Michigan. Acromag designs critical measurement instrumentation equipment for the petrochemical and aerospace industries as a designer of analog and digital control products for the industrial I/O and defense OEMs markets. Acromag has two primary segments: signal conditioners & network I/O and embedded I/O & processing solutions. For signal conditioners, Acromag produces ethernet I/O modules, temperature transmitters, signal splitters, process limit alarms, signal converters, and more. For embedded I/O, Acromag also produces interface I/O boards, reconfigurable FPGA boards, and more. Acromag manufactures its products in the United States and ships globally.
Avnet, Inc. is an American distributor of electronic components and IT software originally founded in 1921 before its incorporation in 1961. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company offers various electronic components including analog switches, microcontrollers, and circuit protectors, as well as IT solutions such as cloud computing and data analytics software. These are used by their clients in the automotive, transportation, security, and communication sectors. Avnet, Inc. operates in over 140 countries across North America, Asia, and Europe, and has several subsidiaries including Hackster.io, Dragon Innovation, and EBV Elektronik.
Edge Electronics, founded in Bohemia, New York, in 1990 is a distributor of electronic components, display solutions (LCDs and related products), and MRO/industrial products. The company's product portfolio includes integrated circuits, microcontrollers, resistors, capacitors, and connectors. Their products are used in consumer electronics, IoT devices, wearables, and smart appliances. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company has a national distribution network and a customer support center.
Achronix Semiconductor Corporation, set up in 2004, is a distributor engaged in delivering programmable embedded systems to circuit boards. Located in Santa Clara, California, the company introduced its first product named Speedster®22i FPGA, the first in their Speedster series in 2013. This product was catered to specially modified wireline applications used in the industry In 2016, they launched the Speedcore™ embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP, equipped with machine learning processors and other customizable solutions. Their VectorPath Accelerator Card, released in 2019, is a part of the Speedster7t FPGA product family and is designed for AI, machine learning, data center, and networking applications.
Hitachi Information & Telecommunication Engineering, Ltd., founded in 1910 in Japan, is the largest manufacturer of telecommunication and electrical equipment such as semiconductors,storage devices and ATMs. The company provides information and telecommunication engineering services, including network design, software development, data design, IT security, and cloud computing. The Nikkei BP Consulting Review named Hitachi as one of the "Finest 100 IT consulting Companies in Japan" in 2018. Its customers include businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. Globally, the company has 300,000 employees working to create a future where people and society will be connected with information and communication networks.
HuMANDATA, founded in Osaka, Japan in 1990 is a manufacturer of CPLD/FPGA boards and electrical equipment. The company's product portfolio includes CPLD/FPGA boards used for applications spanning from telecommunications to aerospace and electrical components, including power distribution units, control panels, and automation equipment. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
Extreme Engineering Solutions, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of embeddable computing systems and boards for military as well as commercial applications established in 2002 and based in Middleton, Wisconsin, USA. The company primarily produces single board input output (I/O) panels, computers, and backplanes for embeddable computing applications. It also offers networking I/O modules, embedded routers, and ruggedized temperature systems for demanding environments. The company is ISO 9001-certified, and mainly serves clients in the communications, military, and defense sectors.
Acme Chip Technology Co. Ltd., founded in 2008 and based in Shenzhen, China, is a distributor of electronic components that is ISO 9001 certified. Its products include sensors, power supplies, and optical inspection equipment sourced from several manufacturers, including Advanced Linear Devices Inc., Central Semiconductor Corp., and Fluke. The company also offers a large stock of electronic components, including obsolete components and old code chips that are always available for immediate shipment.
Infineon Technologies AG (Infineon) is headquartered in Neubiberg, Germany. Infineon designs, develops, manufactures, and markets semiconductors and related system solutions worldwide. Infineon’s automotive segment produces microcontrollers, discrete power semiconductors, IGBT modules, industrial microcontrollers, power and radar sensor ICs, SiC diodes, MOSFETs voltage regulators, comfort electronics, infotainment, powertrain, and security products. Industrial Power Control segment provides bare dies, discrete IGBTs, and driver ICs among other components. Power & Sensor Systems segment offers gas and pressure sensors, MEMS microphone chips, control ICs, and GaN power switches among others.
Xilinx founded in 1959, is a manufacturer of technology components and semiconductors which invested in the FPGA and Adaptive SoCs. The products include accelerators, graphic cards, processors, computer platforms, and servers. The company is behind the production of Alveo X3 Series, NIC X2 Series Offload, KV260 Vision AI Starter Kit and KR260 Robotics Starter Kit, and many others The company in San Jose, California a researcher, developer, and designer of software, apps, and tools, including virtualization, cloud computing, green IT, and energy efficiency.
Digilent is based in Pullman, Washington State, USA, and is a manufacturer of electrical engineering products that was established in 2000 before being acquired by National Instruments in 2013. The company primarily produces microcontroller boards for robotics or automation, field-programmable gate array (FPGA) boards, and Pmod and Zmod expansion modules for providing I/O options for portfolio microcontroller and FPGA boards. The company’s products are commonly used in the robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer science industries.
Shenzhen Shengyu Electronics Technology Ltd., founded in 2008 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is an electric component distributor that is ISO 9001 certified. The company stocks several components, including switches, capacitors, and resistors, which it sources from multiple manufacturers like Seiko Instruments, Inc., Renesas Electronics America, and Nuvoton Technology Corporation America. Depending on the size and configuration of the customer’s components, the company provides a full range of packaging services. It accepts single or multiple-part quotations, and its website allows customers to search hundreds of products ranging from ICs to computer accessories.
Lingto Electronic Limited is a distributor of electronic components and wireless modules that was incorporated in 2022 in Hong Kong, China. The company stocks passive and active electronic components from brands such as Xilinx, Fairchild, and Altera, These include power management devices, logic integrated circuits, and electrolytic capacitors. It also offers wireless and GPRS modules, such as cell jamming detectors, vehicle tracking chips, and text-to-speech (TTS) modules. The company mainly markets to clients in electronic manufacturing, networking, and telecommunications operations.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Infineon Technologies AG |
15.0%
|
| 2 | Efinix |
9.2%
|
| 3 | Nuvation Engineering |
7.3%
|
| 4 | Lattice Semiconductor |
5.8%
|
| 5 | Edge Electronics |
5.3%
|
| 6 | HuMANDATA LTD. |
5.1%
|
| 7 | Intel Corporation |
5.1%
|
| 8 | Achronix Semiconductor Corporation |
5.1%
|
| 9 | Microsemi Corporation |
5.1%
|
| 10 | Hitachi I & T Engineering |
4.8%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the fpga page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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10 | 76.9% |
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Japan
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3 | 23.1% |
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