Lattice Semiconductor officially introduced the new Lattice NXP PCIe Companion solution today. Developed jointly with NXP Semiconductors, the platform combines the NXP i.MX 95 processor with Lattice Nexus-based FPGAs over high-speed PCIe connections. Consequently, this joint architecture solves complex real-time connectivity, deterministic I/O, and hardware security challenges across industrial automation, robotics, and edge systems.
Advanced FPGA Integration for Industrial Edge Computing
Available in CertusPro-NX or Certus-NX FPGA configurations, the companion chip directly pairs with NXP i.MX 95 processors. Furthermore, this launch deepens a long-standing engineering collaboration between Lattice and NXP across networking, data center, and industrial sectors.
By delivering low latency and deterministic custom I/O alongside NXP processing, the platform helps engineers modernize legacy systems. Additionally, built-in hardware root-of-trust security supports compliance with emerging global standards, including the EU Cyber Resilience Act and CNSA 2.0 requirements.
“Lattice FPGAs bring real-time connectivity, programmable I/O, and hardware security that complement NXP’s i.MX applications processor, whether as a companion chip or a primary controller. Together with NXP, we are combining a trusted compute portfolio with low power FPGA technology to provide industrial system designers a scalable, flexible foundation to build the next generation of smart, connected, and secure industrial systems,” said Raemin Wang, Vice President, Segment Marketing at Lattice Semiconductor.
“NXP’s i.MX 95 applications processors, with post-quantum cryptography, expansive machine vision capabilities and immersive 3D graphics, combined with Lattice FPGAs gives system designers the flexibility and long-life support they need to build industrial platforms that will remain viable for years to come. Together, we are delivering a solution that meets the real-time, connectivity, and security requirements of today’s most demanding industrial applications,” said Larry Olivas, Vice President and General Manager, Secure Connected Edge Segment Marketing, NXP Semiconductors.
Immediate Commercial Availability and System Support
Meanwhile, the solution is available immediately for design-in across discrete, System-on-Module, and multi-chip module configurations. System developers can access FPGA reference designs and development tools directly from Lattice, alongside NXP software drivers.
Moreover, evaluation kits and hardware reference designs are available globally through Arrow Electronics. Therefore, industrial system designers can rapidly develop next-generation smart connected platforms today.
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News Source: Businesswire
