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High-Complexity FPGA Development Services
At RidgeRun, we design and implement Intellectual Property (IP) cores to accelerate Image Processing applications by using FPGAs. Our specialization in High-Level Synthesis for FPGA development allows us to deliver high-complexity solutions faster than any other conventional approach, keeping in mind optimizations in order to enhance the IP footprint.
What Is FPGA and Why Is It Used?
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a reconfigurable device able to implement digital logic, allowing the user to implement their own designs before scaling them to the silicon (ASIC) stage. It is commonly found in electronic emulators in testing processes, computational accelerators and customized applications, such as control systems and video game consoles, among others.
​An FPGA's ability to implement custom logic designs makes it possible to have complex processing applications, allowing better performance than a common General Purpose Processor (GPP) and keeping the power consumption low compared to superscaler architectures such as Graphics Processing Units (GPU).
RidgeRun is motivated to accelerate image processing applications with FPGAs. Our FPGA development expertise delivers high performance and lower power consumption.
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FPGAs are widely used in electronic circuits and allow end users to reconfigure hardware to better suit their needs through programmable logic blocks, connected through programmable interconnects. They provide numerous benefits because FPGAs:
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Are used for their configurability, from simple applications to complex processing
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Allow for better security due to their flexibility
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Allow software algorithms to be implemented on hardware and allow for better performance
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This includes accelerated Image Signal Processing using FPGA, such as:​
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Debayer​
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Color space converter (UYVY <-> RGBA)
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Auto-white balancer
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Histogram equalizer
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Geometric Transformation Unit (GTU)
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​You can rely on our FPGA development services to deliver all the advantages these arrays offer.
What is FPGA Architecture?
A common FPGA is composed of three key components:
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Configurable logic blocks
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Programmable routing
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I/O blocks
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The FPGA configuration consists in defining the logic function equations by setting its Truth Table into the logic blocks to create a custom logic unit. It also implies the routing, which makes the necessary connections to connect different custom logic units, joining simple units into a greater and more complex unit, capable of implementing complicated tasks such as image processing accelerators.
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The I/O blocks allow the custom logic units to receive signals from the physical ports (external connections) and transmit stimulus to the outputs, allowing them to interact with external devices.
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There are some other units that, depending on the model and vendor, can be listed, such as Hard-Cores, which are specialized units that make the FPGA even more powerful. These can include microprocessors, AI accelerators, memories, and Digital Signal Processors (DSP), allowing the FPGA to do complex tasks without the need to spend logic blocks and interconnects.
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​Here's a closer look at the components of an FPGA:
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Configurable Logic Blocks (CLB)
Logic blocks implement logic functions. They're beneficial because they:
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Provide computation and storage elements
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​Are customizable/programmable
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Programmable Routing
​Also known as interconnects, programmable routing connects logic blocks with I/O blocks to enable functionality.
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Programmable Input/Output (I/O) Blocks
These blocks are used to interface with external components. They represent a large portion of the FPGA's size, and the size increases with the amount of standards required.
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There are specific functional blocks for more specialized programmable functions, such as ALUs, microprocessors, etc.
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​Thanks to our FPGA development expertise, you can rely on RidgeRun for the best FPGA architecture for your application.
Browse FPGA Development Content
Read more about image and video-based FPGA Development
Read more about FPGA Boards and Development on the RidgeRun Wiki
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RidgeRun's FPGA Hardware, Software & Services
RidgeRun specializes in High-Level Synthesis for designing and implementing FPGA accelerators, especially for image processing algorithms, exposing them through a standardized Video for Linux 2.0 (V4L2) interface, allowing the users to use them with GStreamer.
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Inside of our services:
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Design and development of custom GStreamer applications
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Design and implementation of custom FPGA IP Cores for Xilinx-based products.
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Development of Linux drivers for cameras and FPGAs.
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Implementation of AI in computer vision applications.
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Design of IP cores for image processing, AI, and scientific computing applications.
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Development of hybrid parallel applications (OpenMP, MPI, CUDA, FPGA).
We are proud to present some of our star IP Cores:
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See how our FPGA development services accelerate image signal processing for applications on embedded systems.
FPGA Development in Action
Get Started on Your FPGA Development Project
With extensive experience in embedded systems and a proven track record, RidgeRun delivers high-quality FPGA solutions tailored to your project needs. From prototyping to deployment, RidgeRun ensures your FPGA implementation is efficient, reliable, and aligned with your goals. Contact RidgeRun today to take advantage of our FPGA development expertise.
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