FPGA design
An FPGA is a powerful accelerator if programmed correctly. We know what its strengths and weaknesses are, so our FPGA designers can program it (often in combination with a processor) optimally to enable our customers to achieve their goals.
FPGA development: more than VHDL
FPGA development nowadays involves more than just knowledge of VHDL and/or Verilog. With the emergence of technologies such as HLS (High Level Synthesis) and the more intensive use of ready-made IP blocks, it is becoming increasingly important to be able to handle this tooling properly.
TOPIC makes frequent use of both HLS and IP blocks so as to accelerate the development process.
Combining forces in FPGA development
As mentioned before, our FPGA designers often use an FPGA in combination with a CPU, thereby combining the strengths of both.
We design the FPGA for the time-critical and solid parallelizable calculations and the CPU for the dynamic and random access behaviour.
This combination has proven itself many times in previous projects. In such projects, we often use our own Miami SoM (System on Module) products that are based on AMD chips, including the 7 Series®, Zynq® and Zynq® UltraScale+™.
FPGA design services in different domains
We have experience in designing and developing FPGA designs in various fields. Each domain has its own focal points and challenges.
In medical projects, for example, safety is top priority. In (live) video processing/editing, it is important to have the lowest possible latency while for industrial automation reliability is key.
The most challenging FPGA based embedded systems contain a combination of these aspects. Something that we as TOPIC are very good at, too!
AMD Partner
As an AMD Premier Embedded Partner, we work closely with AMD experts and have early access to the latest AMD SoC and FPGA technologies.
Combined with our own embedded development expertise, this enables us to apply new technologies quickly and develop tailored solutions that help accelerate our customers' product development.
