XILINX
Founded in 1984 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Xilinx is the inventor of Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology and a global leader in adaptive computing. Acquired by AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) in 2022, Xilinx now serves as the cornerstone of AMD’s adaptive computing division. The company focuses on delivering adaptive computing platforms, including FPGAs, adaptive System-on-Chip (SoC) devices, and accelerated computing solutions, widely adopted in data centers, 5G communications, automotive electronics, aerospace, and industrial automation. Known for flexibility, high performance, and reconfigurability, Xilinx drives innovation in edge computing, AI, and intelligent networks. FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) Key Tech: Hardware programmability enabling custom logic design for rapid prototyping. Flagship Products: Artix, Kintex, Virtex series (cost-effective to ultra-high-performance). Applications: Base stations, real-time signal processing, hardware emulation. Adaptive SoC (Zynq Series) Key Tech: ARM processor + FPGA integration for software-defined hardware, balancing processing power and flexibility. Flagship Product: Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC (AI inference, machine vision). Versal Adaptive Compute Acceleration Platform (ACAP) Key Tech: Heterogeneous architecture (CPU, GPU, FPGA, AI engines) optimized for AI, cloud acceleration, and edge computing. Applications: Data center AI inference, autonomous driving perception. Vitis Development Platform Key Tech: Unified software tools supporting C/C++, Python, and AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow), simplifying hardware development. High-Reliability Solutions Key Tech: Compliant with aerospace (DO-254) and automotive (ISO 26262) standards, operable in extreme environments.
