SoC & FPGA combine to offer performance & low power

Embedded developers who have already realised the value of SoC FPGAs have a clear migration path with Altera for enhancing their next-gen systems. Arria 10 SoCs are software compatible with Altera’s previous 28 nm SoC product family for seamless software migration between generations. Arria 10 SoCs provide up to 50% higher performance and up to 40% lower power than the previous generation.

Altera’s SoC portfolio also includes a 3^rd gen 14nm Stratix 10 SoC with a 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor for embedded developers that demand the highest performance and power efficiency.

Altera SoC FPGAs enable smarter embedded systems by enabling single-chip product differentiation in both hardware and software. Combining ARM processors with FPGA fabric provides greater system value through reductions in power, costs and board space. Arria 10 SoCs are optimised to deliver the performance, power, security and cost requirements for next-gen embedded applications within wireless infrastructure, wireline communications, computer and storage and broadcast equipment.

“The extraordinary customer interest in our 28nm SoC family led Altera to commit to a comprehensive roadmap for SoC FPGA devices and we are now delivering on that promise with our 2^nd gen 20nm SoC FPGAs,” said Chris Balough, Senior Director of Marketing, SoC Products, Altera. “We are delighted to put initial samples into the hands of early customers who are counting on Altera’s total commitment and leadership in this emerging device category.”

Arria 10 SoC samples are currently shipping to select early access customers. Customers can begin their Arria 10 SoC designs by using Quartus II software and the Altera SoC Embedded Design Suite featuring the ARM Development Studio (DS-5) Altera Edition toolkit.