Agilex 3 FPGAs & SoCs: engineering solutions for power-conscious, cost-effective embedded systems
Tight fabric coupling allows flexible workload distribution, allowing processor-intensive operations to shift between software and hardware execution based on immediate performance needs.
applications. This integration facilitates coordination between software and hardware processing components which is usually challenging using separate devices connected via external links.
The Agilex 3 processor implementation provides
outweigh maximum memory throughput. For imaging and display implementations, MIPI D-PHY v2.1 offers direct sensor and display connectivity at speeds reaching 2.5 Gbps per lane across fourteen lanes. This functionality serves medical imaging, surveillance, and consumer electronics processing of high-resolution visual data. Integrated MIPI interfaces remove external bridge requirements, decreasing costs and enhancing signal quality through reduced interconnect distances. The adaptable I/O design also incorporates 1.25 Gbps LVDS and
additional high-speed differential interfaces for direct industrial sensor/communication system connections. This flexibility accommodates designs requiring diverse external component interfacing without extra conversion hardware.
computing capacity for real- time operating environments, communication protocols, and application software while maintaining power efficiency required for embedded deployments. Tight fabric coupling allows flexible workload distribution, allowing processor- intensive operations to shift between software and hardware execution based on immediate performance needs. Comprehensive power control features ensure precise device power management through independent power and clock domains. Engineers can tune power consumption according to immediate processing demands, which is crucial for battery- operated applications where efficiency directly influences operational duration and system dependability. Security and management systems The Agilex 3 series includes a Secure Device Manager (SDM) with extensive security capabilities that cater to increased security
Embedded processing architecture
demands in embedded and edge computing environments. Authenticated boot features ensure that only verified software and FPGA configurations load during system startup, which is essential for industrial control, medical equipment, and infrastructure applications where unauthorized code poses serious hazards. Management capabilities also include thorough monitoring and control features supporting system diagnostics and maintenance planning. The SDM also offers access to temperature measurement, voltage monitoring, and additional diagnostic functions for health assessment and maintenance scheduling. These capabilities can be beneficial for industrial deployments where unexpected downtime creates
substantial operational and economic consequences.
product management and cost optimization.
The integrated processing system features dual-core Arm Cortex-A55 processors running at frequencies up to 800 MHz, establishing linked hardware-software operations optimized for mixed computing
Growth and migration planning The Agilex 3 series provides a platform for expandable system development through design compatibility with enhanced Agilex 5 devices. This compatibility allows engineers to initiate development with cost-effective Agilex 3 devices, then subsequently transition to enhanced performance solutions as needs develop, without major design modifications. Package compatibility across the logic density spectrum (25,000 to 135,000 logic elements) also supports board designs accommodating various device options, delivering flexibility for
Conclusion
Agilex 3 FPGA and SoCs achieve high performance without sacrificing power efficiency or cost effectiveness. Their Hyperflex architecture delivers performance gains and reduces the power consumption in a wide range of embedded designs. Additionally, the integration of AI Tensor Blocks with DSP capabilities, hardened high-speed connectivity, and dual processors creates a unified platform that eliminates the need for multiple discrete components. To find an Agilex 3 product your next design, visit Agilex 3 on DigiKey.
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