FPGAs: addressing the graphics revolution for automotive instrumentation design

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Xilinx launches XA Spartan-6 FPGA targeted design platforms to shorten development time

The Xilinx Infotainment Companion Chip Targeted Design Platform provides flexible interfacing and complements existing or preferred host processors.

Platforms reduce design risk of instrument clusters, surround view systems and infotainment head units

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Xilinx and Inova semiconductors simplify design integration of high-vandwidth video connections

Xilinx, Inc. and Inova Semiconductors have introduced an Automotive Pixel Link (APIX®) IP solution for the Xilinx® Automotive (XA) family of Spartan®-6 field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). The configurable core supports multiple high-bandwidth video and communications links in a single device to transfer high-quality, real-time video from two or more cameras or processing units to in-vehicle displays. This highly integrated connectivity solution is targeted at infotainment and driver assistance applications.  Read more...

Xilinx adds FPGAs optimized to reduce system cost

Xilinx, Inc. has introduced the Xilinx® Automotive (XA) family of Spartan®-6 field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) optimized for applications requiring high-speed connectivity and high-resolution video performance. The firm said the automotive-qualified devices provide the flexibility, scalability, and integration needed to reduce the system cost of automotive infotainment, driver assistance, driver information, and in-vehicle networking products.  Read more...