Industrial Solutions

Sensors monitor not only every parameter of a production line’s output but also the performance of the production line itself. Machines are instrumented to detect any sign of wear or potential failure to allow for preventative maintenance to be performed thus avoiding costly down time. Latency critical processes require that compute and artificially intelligent data processing move closer to the source of the data where it can be analyzed and interpreted in real time.

Efinix® FPGAs (Titanium, Topaz and Trion ) have a cost structure that allows them to be widely deployed and a power and performance envelop that makes them ideally suited for industrial environments. With the growing focus on edge compute and artificially intelligent data processing, Efinix devices will be increasingly deployed to deliver the compute requirements of the next generation of industrial automation.

Applications

Drives and Motor Control

Drives and motor control applications are integral to a wide range of industries, contributing to enhanced efficiency, precision, and reliability in motorized systems across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Efinix FPGAs enhance these applications by providing real-time processing, customizable control logic, high-speed communication interfaces, and efficient parallel processing capabilities.

PLCs, PACs, and IPCs

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), programmable automation controllers (PACs) and Industrial PCs (IPCs) are key components for managing and automating processes in industrial automation and control systems. With flexible I/O and high-speed data processing, FPGAs are commonly used for I/O expansion and industrial Ethernet in these control systems.

I/O Modules and Smart Sensors

In the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, I/O modules and smart sensors enable network connectivity, seamless data acquisition, and scalability, all of which help to manage energy consumption and optimization. Efinix FPGAs are commonly used in I/O modules and smart sensors to provide flexibilitty, high-speed I/O, and low power.

3D, Industrial Printers

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), is rapidly evolving in many fields from prototyping and manufacturing to medical equipment. Efinix FPGAs can provide motion control, parallel processing, and high-speed I/O between system components, which enhances the performance, accuracy, and versatility of 3D printing applications.

Machine Vision

Machine vision is at the heart of Industry 4.0, revolutionizing manufacturing with real-time quality control, smart automation, advanced defect detection, and data-driven insights. Cameras, sensors, and thermal imaging seamlessly integrate to deliver cutting-edge machine vision solutions. With support for MIPI, LVDS, SLVS-EC, Ethernet, and PCIe® interfaces, Efinix Titaniuim and Topaz FPGAs are ideal for industrial cameras and frame grabbers.

Smart Security

As security challenges grow and technology evolves, smart security and smart traffic cameras are crucial for creating safer and more efficient urban environments. By integrating AI or ML, smart cameras can analyze and process video data as it's being captured. Efinix’s small form factor FPGAs with low power are optimal for these smart security systems.

Efinity® Software

The Efinity® software provides a complete RTL-to-bitstream flow. With a simple, easy to use GUI interface and command-line scripting support, the software provides the tools you need to build designs for Titanium, Topaz and Trion® FPGAs. We provide free licenses for the Efinity software that includes a wide range of IP cores, including our popular Sapphire RISC-V SoC.

Efinix Advantages for Industrial Solutions

RISC-V SoCs

Trion, Topaz and Titanium FPGAs support a high-performance, customizable Sapphire SoC featuring a RISC-V processor. With the flexible, customizable Sapphire SoC, Efinix FPGAs offer can accelerate specific tasks or processes that are unique to industrial applications and facilitate faster time-to-market.

Hardened Controllers

With hardened MIPI D-PHY and DDR DRAM memory controllers, Efinix FPGAs are ideal for machine vision applications (such as thermal cameras and industrial cameras), IoT ecosystem, robotics, and smart devices.

Configurable High-Speed I/O

Efinix FPGAs' high-speed I/O (HSIO) pins support numerous single-ended and differential I/O standards with a wide range of voltages (1.2 V – 3.3 V). You can use them as regular GPIO or LVDS pairs, or even as MIPI RX/TX lanes running at speeds up to 1.5 Gbps. HSIO support high-bandwidth interface bridging and I/O expansion applications.

Wide Range of Devices and Packages

Efinix FPGAs offer cost optimization and a wide range of device and package options, from wafer-level CSP, LQFP, and FBGA packages and from 49 to 1,156 pins. We are committed to supporting our FPGAs in customer designs until at least 2045.