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Where does the QuickLogic Eclipse FPGA Architecture Family

play a role?
What is the future of chip technology? We are at the edge of an era where a chip
might have to calculate 1,000 trillion operations per second. The logic for these future
chips will be fundamentally different than what is applicable in today’s mobile
devices and computers. However, chips with the necessary performance may still
require billions of transistors.

That is where QuickLogic’s Eclipse technology comes in. IEEE published our
original breakthrough as one of “the top 10 coolest inventions of 2009”.
The unique transistor structures called unibody transistors pack billions of
high-performance switches into a single chip. As a result, these switches are smaller
than today’s 10nm and 7nm switch transistors yet have the same functionality.

Meanwhile, QuickLogic has developed numerous innovations enabling our

technology to compute at unprecedented speeds while keeping power consumption.
These include eliminating the need for a special purpose “logic blocks” dedicated to
specific functions like multiplying or dividing numbers. The result is a more efficient
processor that uses the same number of transistors to calculate simple operations like
addition and multiplication to carry out highly complex tasks.

Why would you want a computer which can do simple operations at 1,000 trillion
calculations per second? For one thing, this kind of computing power will enable our
devices to run real-time artificial intelligence. Additionally, we anticipate that such
chips may ultimately replace today’s computers in some applications because they
will easily handle data manipulation and streaming tasks.

There are also more mundane uses for such performance. To illustrate, consider the
data storage problem: storing all the information on the Internet requires 5 million
petabytes, roughly 5 million gigabytes. While this is a lot of data storage, using a chip
to process it all in real time would save a lot of money and space.

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Why is this technology essential?

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Today’s chips have billions of transistors that are all physically connected. While this
arrangement is suitable for how they are helpful in computers and mobile devices, it
cannot be scaled to support our expanding needs’ computing power and capabilities.

Right now, many computer scientists worry that Moore’s Law may be ending, but this
doesn’t mean we will stop developing new technologies because we need more
performance out of our transistors. Instead, engineers like Rayming PCB &
Assembly will continue to innovate. As a result, we predict that they will have
developed new ways of building chips that use the same metal or silicon foundries
that produce our present chips within a few years.

What are these new technologies? First, we think they will involve a nanoscale and
molecular-sized architecture, as demonstrated by researchers at Harvard University
and The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering in Boston. As a result,
this architecture will enable us to pack more transistors onto the same chip, relying on
devices built from single molecules instead of individual transistors.

But nanoscale innovations don’t just change how transistors are necessary. They may
also change the way each transistor works. For example, recent research at IBM and
The University of Texas at Austin shows that carbon nanotubes hold the promise to
dramatically improve chip performance by using them in place of silicon. In addition,
this can combine with many other innovations we cannot foresee today in the quest
for increased computing power and capability.

In what other ways has QuickLogic innovated?

QuickLogic’s Eclipse technology depends on a manufacturing approach called silicon

on insulator or SOI. This manufacturing process enables the insulation of all
transistors from the chip’s silicon substrate, a significant advance that would not be
possible without SOI. The result is a chip with billions of high-performance
transistors built with the same materials used in today’s chips. In addition, this
technology has created 3 billion transistor chips with operating speeds of 2.5 billion
instructions per second. In addition, the Eclipse family includes a variety of chips
with different performance characteristics and customized designs.

The company has set its sights on developing a silicon-based solution to the “big data
problem.” They are using their Eclipse technology in conjunction with carbon
nanotube technology which will provide a way to build systems that can process the
enormous amount of data and information that is forecast to come online in the
coming years.

More specifically, QuickLogic is working with partners to develop new approaches

for building memory and processing capability into chip designs. Using the Eclipse
architecture and carbon nanotube technology, these new components will enable

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higher performance and power efficiency. In addition, QuickLogic is utilizing its

industry leadership in silicon on insulator capabilities to allow a new generation of
products for data storage and processing.

The company’s founders, who have been focusing on transistors for the past 20 years,
are now applying their skills in semiconductors to continue developing more efficient
ways to manage information. As they work to advance the industry, they build an
ecosystem of partners. As a result, they’re creating new products designed to meet
users’ shifting needs, from mobile applications and cloud computing to the Internet of
things (IoT) systems.

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Where does the QuickLogic Eclipse Family play a role?

QuickLogic has designed and delivered chips that use our Eclipse technology to date.
So, these chips have been used in more than 60 products, from high-end computer
servers to embedded systems for applications like military drones and industrial
equipment.

As we look to the future, their goals are to develop new Eclipse technology with
higher performance, which will require more innovative transistor designs.
Additionally, they have also built a broad ecosystem with partners working with us to
develop next-generation computing solutions, including communications
and consumer electronics companies. Since the company’s founding ten years ago,
QuickLogic has been a pioneer in developing new kinds of chips, which will be
essential for the future of computing.

Some of the areas they play in are:

1. Channel coding:

This application uses a chip’s processing capability to do streaming and data

manipulation, including tuning TV signals. So, the QuickLogic Eclipse device is a
unique product that enables this with the Eclipse architecture.

2. Speech/voice processing:

The Eclipse device, specifically the custom architecture optimized for this application,
provides a high-performance voice and speech processing solution.

3. Networking/communications for VoIP:

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QuickLogic has developed a unique custom architecture specifically designed for this
application. As a result, it provides high performance for real-time network
processing and low power consumption.

4. Signal processing functions:

Functions such as processing of digital TV signals, and satellite transponder

processing for PSK and DVBS2 modulations, can be implemented on a device based
on the Eclipse technology. So, this provides high performance at very low power
consumption.

5. Signal processing operators:

This function can help perform analog to digital conversion and

modulating/demodulating operations. This is another application with high
performance, low power consumption, and high bandwidth requirements.

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Eclipse Family technical features

The QuickLogic Eclipse family of products provides a set of technical features for
any class of applications, including:

“Eclipse Core” is a processor that can do data processing, image processing, and
graphics operations at a much higher speed than previous solutions. It is particularly
good at digital signal processing (DSP) and analog to digital/digital to analog
conversion. As a result, it is a custom architected processor implemented using only
silicon on insulator technology, called SOI. The result is a powerful performance,
processing speed, and power efficiency.

“Eclipse Core Plus” This processor provides the same high DSP capabilities as the
Eclipse Core and is also optimized for I/O functions. This includes video,
graphics, audio processing, and communication functions.

“Eclipse Edge” is an entry-level processor designed for real-time networking

applications and digital TV operation. So, it provides low power consumption, high
speed, and low cost but limited DSP capabilities. Applications for Eclipse Edge
include mobile communications, digital TV, and digital video recording.

“Eclipse CXM815” The Eclipse CXM815 is a high-performance chip that provides

the same capabilities as the Eclipse Edge but with higher processing capability. It is

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suitable for broadcast transponder processing and other low IP, high frame rate video
and graphics services.

“Eclipse Tensor” The Eclipse Tensor is a separate processor that provides high
performance, as well as a set of real-time stream data functions, such as video
decoding. Also, it includes Kepler architecture graphics processing units (GPUs). This
is an enabling technology for new product development in graphics processors and
applications. The result is approximately 1/4 the power consumption compared to
desktop GPUs.

Features

1. Advanced Clock Network

This is a flexible, networked architecture that includes fully programmable clocks.

The resulting system has minimal jitter, lower power consumption, and reduced
system cost. The clock network is suitable for high performance, flexibility, and low
power consumption. It provides custom clocks in addition to a global clock.

The global clock Key attributed include:

a) Twenty quad net networks: These are fully programmable and can be helpful for
system synchronization. They can also be beneficial for shifting data between
processing elements. The result is the ability to create a system that features
asynchronous or synchronous operation and a system that can run in low power mode.

b) Sixteen I/O networks: These are fully programmable and able to drive I/O in
wideband as well as high speed, low power modes. The result is that the system is
suitable for I/O needs in different modes.

c) Nine global clock networks: These are fully programmable and can be used for
synchronous processing, shifting data between elements, and other functions. The
result is a flexible, powerful architecture that can handle various applications. 8 are
programmable, while the ninth is helpful as a dedicated clock for the QuickLogic
core.

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2. Programmable I/O

The QuickLogic Eclipse is a multistandard standard-compliant I/O platform. It

supports a wide range of I/O standards and can be customized to support additional
standards. The I/O architecture allows the system to be helpful in various applications,

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including digital video and graphics, and computer peripherals. A total of 32

programmable I/O pins are part of the Eclipse device. These can be configured for
specific tasks or tailored for special needs.

Key features include:

a) Three register configurations: There are three register configurations for I/O: input,
output, and output enable. These control signal processing units (SPUs) provide a
flexible interface for further signal processing functions. For example, multiple SPUs
can perform digital to analog conversion or digital video compression.

b) Eight independent I/O banks: Four 16bit banks can be helpful for I/O data and one
8bit bank for register configuration. The result is a flexible architecture that can
handle a wide range of I/O standards.

c) SSTL3, SSTL2, GTL+, PCI, LVCMOS, and LVTTL: Key features include:

An 8bit LVTTL port that supports data rate up to 400 Mbit/s. This fully
programmable port can be helpful for I/O data and program registers.

A 32bit LVCMOS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) Port can be helpful for analog
I/O with a maximum current capacity of 750 mA per bit.

A 32bit PCI Express bus that can be helpful for I/O operations and data path and
processing operations.

A PCI Express x2 low power mode with a maximum 4 Gbit/s

An 8bit SSTL3 port supports data rates up to 400 Mbit/s, minus the differential loss of
1.1 dB. This is suitable for digital I/O and program and data registers.

d) Programmable slew rate control: This allows the system to help in a wide range of
modes. The result is suitable for input and output requirements and processing needs.

e) High performance: <3.2 ns Tco: The system features a low-power mode designed
for low-cost, low-speed applications, but with high performance. The result is a
solution that we can use for various I/O needs, including digital video and graphics
processing and I/O. In addition, the platform supports multiple clock speeds of up to
64 MHz.

3. Embedded Dual Port SRAM

EMR (Embedded Memory Reliability) is an industry-first built-in programmable

dual-port SRAM that can help as a scratchpad memory or an extra bit of memory in

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applications. The added flexibility allows the QuickLogic Eclipse to suit special I/O
needs, such as digital video processing, graphics, and computer peripherals. In
addition, the two-port SRAM is on the same chip with other components.

Key features include:

a) Configurable and cascadable: This means that it can be configured as a scratchpad

memory and reprogrammed as an extra bit of memory. This makes it suitable for
graphics purposes or graphics-related operations such as video compression.

b) FIFO/ROM/RAM Wizard for automatic configuration: The Eclipse code

generator works with a Wizard to automatically generate the configuration code,
reducing the amount of engineering work needed.

c) 82,900 RAM bits: This is a highly configurable, programmable, and reliable

SRAM essential for data storage, embedded memories, scratchpad memories, or an
extra bit of memory.

d) Thirty-six 2,304bit dual-port SRAM blocks: The dual-port SRAM is available in

2,847 bits or 4,608 bits blocks. When clustered together, they form a 32bit address
space.

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4. Flexible Programmable Logic

The Eclipse includes a powerful programmable logic array (PLA) that is fully
programmable to optimize the system for different applications. The
PLA benefits general-purpose logic, data processing, and data storage. The result is a
complete system that can change for various uses based on the application’s needs. In
addition, the Eclipse includes 32Kb of PLA memory. This can help
in general-purpose logic, such as highspeed digital signal processing, intermediate
processing, or data storage. In addition, we can use it in place of other logic modules,
such as a DSP core.

Key features include:

a) 347 I/O: This is a highly configurable, programmable, and reliable PLA that we can
use for data processing, embedded memories, or an extra bit of memory. In addition,
we can use it to implement data processing, graphics processing, or computer
peripherals. The result is that we can change it for various embedded systems with
different requirements.

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b) 583,000 max system gates: The Eclipse can be used in many applications and
tailored for specific requirements. The result is that the system will be suitable for
different applications.

c) 4032 logic cells: This is a highly configurable, programmable, and reliable PLA
that can help in data processing, embedded memories, or an extra bit of memory. In
addition, we can use it to implement data processing, graphics processing, or
computer peripherals.

d) 2.5/3.3 V dive, 2.5 V Vcc capable I/O: The Eclipse can be used in a wide range of
applications and suit specific requirements. The result is that the system can be
suitable for different applications. Multiple configuration options allow the Eclipse to
be ideal for many embedded applications. In addition to hardware-based I/O, the
hardware-based security module (HSM) makes it easy to add security capabilities that
are flexible and scalable.

e) 5 layer metal CMOS process: This flexible and highly configurable integrated
circuit is suitable for different applications and the end user’s requirements. 0.25 µm
process technology provides the maximum capability for high speed and low power.

How to obtain software development tools for the

QuickLogic eclipse FPGA platform

The QuickLogic Eclipse FPGA platform depends on several tools and development
platforms.

Eclipse IDE for different operating systems: This includes Windows, Linux, and Mac
OS X. It supports the existing Eclipse opensource community and IDEs such as
Eclipse CDT, Eclipse Pydev, and the SystemC development environment. This helps
to lower upfront design costs by reusing existing tools.

Eclipse modules (EM): This is a set of open-source software and libraries that add
functionality to the Eclipse IDE.

The core module libraries include:

1. FPGA programming framework: Supports the programmable logic, memory, and

I/O. It has integrated I/O, DSP, debugging, and high-speed data transfer for efficient
processing. The programming interface for the FPGA is in hardware description
language (HDL). It runs on Windows, Linux, or Mac OS X.

2. VHDL and SystemC: Uses high-level language (VHDL and SystemC) for
developing FPGA applications. It supports all the FPGA-based components of the

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Eclipse IDE. In addition, it enables the use of mainstream design methodologies, such
as functional partitioning, architecture-based design flow, high-level synthesis, and
model-based design flow with simulation acceleration.

3. Memory: Supports various memory blocks, including direct embedded memory,

dual-port memory, and embedded dual-port SRAM (EMR).

4. Customizable IPs: Block diagram components and other building blocks can
implement the desired design.

5. Debugging: Debugger for HDL code (Verilog or VHDL) and full-featured GDB
server. The commercially licensed version of the Eclipse IDE with all features
enabled. This includes the full Eclipse CDT development environment, debugger,
Designer, and EM modules.

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How to obtain hardware development tools for the

QuickLogic eclipse FPGA platform

As well as using off-the-shelf FPGA development tools, we can configure the

QuickLogic Eclipse FPGA platform to work with commercial integrated circuits
(ICs).

The core module libraries include:

1. Numberic coprocessors: The numeric coprocessor modules support different types

of numeric coprocessors, including floating-point arithmetic and fixed-point
arithmetic. These modules can help to add math coprocessor functionality to the
Eclipse Platform.

2. Serial interfaces: The EM core library includes four serial interface modules (called
Seals). The UART Seal, the SPI Seal, the I2C Seal, and the CAN Seal. These add
support for different types of serial interfaces to an Eclipse Platform.

3. I/O: The general purpose I/O module can help all types of peripheral functions,
including interrupts, DMA, power management, and timers.

4. DSP cores: A fully configurable and customizable signal processing core used for
audio processing or imaging applications.

5. Video processors: A fully configurable and customizable video processing core

that can be used for video processing or augmented reality applications

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6. Security modules: The FPGA security module supports various application

programming interfaces (APIs) that can be helpful to create secure applications. It
also includes Hardware Security Modules (HSM), which provide hardware-based
encryption, decryption, and authentication.

7. Customizable IPs are components and building blocks for creating the desired
design.

8. Highspeed embedded memory: The QuickLogic Eclipse FPGA platform includes a

high-speed, high-capacity embedded memory module with many embedded DRAM
and SRAM.

9. Highspeed clock generators: The QuickLogic Eclipse FPGA platform includes two
highspeed clock generators that we can use for operating systems, communications,
and graphics processing

10. Flash memory: The QuickLogic Eclipse FPGA platform includes a

microcontroller-based flash memory module for storing nonvolatile data. This is an
embedded flash memory module with fast access times.

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QuickLogic Eclipse FPGA devices price fluctuation

frequency

The price of QuickLogic Eclipse FPGA devices depends on the quantity

manufactured and the market demand for that part. The price is stable and not subject
to frequent changes. However, the price may vary by ±10% over time.

Is there a minimum and maximum order quantity?

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The minimum order quantity is typical $20K to $50K, depending on the device. The
maximum quantity of an order is typically based on the factory capacity for that
device and may be as high as several hundred thousand parts.

Conclusion

in conclusion, the QuickLogic Eclipse FPGA platform provides a complete set

of semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and a high-level programming
environment for FPGAs. The QuickLogic Eclipse FPGA platform is ideally suited for
applications ranging from networking to multimedia, from industrial control to test
equipment, and automotive, medical, and security applications.

The Eclipse Platform provides built-in support for embedded memory, serial
interfaces (SPI, I2C, and UART), DMA controllers, and flash memory. The Eclipse
Platform enables the use of a wide range of readily available integrated circuits (ICs)
as programmable hardware peripherals. The QuickLogic Eclipse FPGA platform is
well suited to applications ranging from networking to multimedia, from industrial
control to test equipment, and automotive, medical, and security applications.

It has become increasingly popular for companies to develop their IP in-house,

supplied by the open-source community. One of the critical initiatives to produce IP
cores in-house is to control the entire design process better. QLogic’s IP solution fully
controls the design flow from specification, simulation, and synthesis through final
implementation.

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