Reducing Power in Handheld Products

Actel is systematically developing reference designs, IP, and demonstration platforms to address systems that are common to many handheld devices and other products.

1 Application Processing

low-power operation and control

2 Storage

interface with multiple standards

3 Motor/Servo Control

application motor control, lens

4 Security

ip protection, data and voice encryption

5 Communication

wireless and wired interfaces

6 Human Interface

keypads, scroll wheels, buttons, switches

7 Display and Imaging

lcd, touchscreen, leds

8 Power Management

system power control, power sequencing

Storage Actel and its partners offer multiple validated and proven IP cores for quick and easy integration of storage interfaces on flash FPGAs. The ability to support different storage interfaces on the same hardware platform can help target multiple markets by simply changing the FPGA configuration.

Display and Imaging Many LCD types and interfaces are used in portable electronics to meet preference and price, placing a challenge on the design, which needs to support all types of displays using a modular board. Many display and imaging interfaces can be implemented using low-power reprogrammable FPGAs, allowing interaction with multiple types of LCDs by changing only the FPGA configuration. Furthermore, timing control and image manipulations can be implemented on the same FPGA and modified as needed.

Human Interface and Control Different and ever-changing human interface support can be easily achieved using proven IP cores from Actel. Implementing the interface on IGLOO FPGAs reduces time-to-market while helping customize the end product and meeting customer preferences.

Video Demo Board

Actel, along with Attodyne, offers a demonstration platform that showcases IGLOO devices as controllers for various LCDs. You now have the opportunity to evaluate an IGLOO device as an ideal and flexible display controller for your designs.

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