Cost-Optimized PolarFire® Core FPGAs and SoCs from Microchip Technology Deliver High Performance with a 30% Lower Price Tag

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Microchip Technology (MCHP) has launched PolarFire Core FPGAs and SoCs, offering up to 30% cost reduction compared to classic PolarFire families. These new devices maintain the same low-power efficiency, security, and reliability while removing integrated transceivers to optimize costs. The Core devices feature Single Event Upset immunity and include a quad-core 64-bit RISC-V microprocessor, targeting automotive, industrial automation, medical, communication, defense, and aerospace markets. They are pin-to-pin compatible with full PolarFire FPGAs and supported by Microchip's development tools including Libero SoC Design Suite, SmartHLS compiler, and VectorBlox Accelerator SDK.

Positive

• New PolarFire Core devices reduce customer costs by up to 30%
• Maintains same low-power consumption, security and reliability features as classic PolarFire technology
• Pin-to-pin compatibility with full PolarFire FPGAs allows flexible design options
• Includes quad-core 64-bit RISC-V microprocessor for enhanced computing capabilities

Negative

• Removal of integrated serial transceivers may limit functionality for some applications

PolarFire Core devices streamline costs while retaining the market-leading power efficiency, security and reliability of classic PolarFire families

CHANDLER, Ariz., May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the current marketplace, Bill of Material (BOM) costs are continuing to rise and developers must work to optimize performance and budgets. Recognizing that a significant portion of the mid-range FPGA market does not require integrated serial transceivers, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) is releasing PolarFire® Core Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and System on Chips (SoCs). The new devices are a derivative of the base PolarFire families and reduce customer costs by up to 30 percent by optimizing features and removing integrated transceivers. Offering the same industry-leading, low-power consumption and proven security and dependability of classic PolarFire technology, Core devices provide savings without sacrificing functionality, processing capability or quality.

Designed for automotive, industrial automation, medical, communication, defense and aerospace markets, PolarFire Core families feature Single Event Upset (SEU) immunity for mission-critical reliability and integrate a quad-core, 64-bit RISC-V® microprocessor (MPU) for flexible compute capabilities. Additionally, the Core devices are designed to be pin-to-pin compatible with the full line of PolarFire FPGAs to accommodate various design SKUs, enhancing value for applications that prioritize cost efficiency over a range of unnecessary features.

“Many FPGA manufacturers have raised prices recently, creating new challenges for OEMs needing to bring products to market quickly, at the lowest possible cost and power targets,” said Bruce Weyer, corporate vice president of Microchip’s FPGA business unit. “Our PolarFire Core FPGA and SoC families address price and power budget challenges directly, providing market-leading solutions at a favorable price point.”

Whether enabling real-time control, edge processing or safety-critical systems, PolarFire Core devices are designed to deliver the flexibility and longevity engineers need to accelerate innovation. Visit the website to learn more about Microchip’s portfolio of FPGAs and SoCs.

Development Tools
PolarFire Core devices are supported by Microchip’s Libero® SoC Design Suite, SmartHLS™ compiler, VectorBlox™ Accelerator SDK and Microchip’s Mi-V ecosystem of partner platforms for rapid RISC-V application development. They are compatible with currently available PolarFire FPGA and SoC development boards to expedite silicon development.

Pricing and Availability
For additional information and to purchase, contact a Microchip sales representative, authorized worldwide distributor or visit Microchip’s Purchasing and Client Services website, www.microchipdirect.com.

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About Microchip Technology:
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control and processing solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company’s solutions serve over 100,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com.

Note: The Microchip name and logo, the Microchip logo, Libero, PolarFire, are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. SmartHLS and VectorBlox are trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.

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FAQ

What is the cost reduction offered by Microchip's new PolarFire Core FPGAs?

The new PolarFire Core FPGAs and SoCs offer up to 30% cost reduction compared to classic PolarFire families by optimizing features and removing integrated transceivers.

What markets are MCHP's PolarFire Core devices designed for?

PolarFire Core devices are designed for automotive, industrial automation, medical, communication, defense and aerospace markets.

What key features do Microchip's new PolarFire Core FPGAs include?

The devices include Single Event Upset immunity, a quad-core 64-bit RISC-V microprocessor, low-power consumption, security features, and pin-to-pin compatibility with full PolarFire FPGAs.

What development tools support MCHP's PolarFire Core devices?

The devices are supported by Microchip's Libero SoC Design Suite, SmartHLS compiler, VectorBlox Accelerator SDK, and Mi-V ecosystem of partner platforms.