http://www.zipcores.com Zipcores is a leading provider of IP Cores and custom design solutions for FPGA, ASIC and SoC. This channel provides general news and information about Zipcores and its current activities. en Copyright (c) Zipcores 2021 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:30:00 GMT Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:30:00 GMT http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html 60 http://www.zipcores.com http://www.zipcores.com/rss/zipcores_logo.png 120 60 http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0039 Looking for a cost-effective On-Screen Display (OSD) solution for real-time video applications? Well look no further! Zipcores offers a range of versatile and functional text and graphics overlay IP Cores with very simple interfacing and no complex programming required. Our Text overlay and GPU overlay IP Cores may be programmed in real-time via an external MCU/uP or embedded processor. Simple programming interfaces such as UART, I2C or SPI are also offered for ease of product integration. Zipcores OSD IP Cores are ideal for a wide range of interactive applications such as HUDs, menus, lists, charts, gauges, tables, counters, timers, clocks etc. All FPGA, SoC and ASIC technologies are supported with no external frame buffer memory required. Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:30:00 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0038 A new project at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC, "QUIJOTE"), intended to study Deep Space Cosmic Background Radiation, is making use of our FMC breakout card. Together with a Xilinx® Zynq-7000 base board (ZEDboard), our FMC Card is being used for the interfacing and control of a 256 channel x 24-bit data acquisition system. The system uses an array of small microwave antennas and a bank of high-res 24-bit AD7768 ADCs from Analog Devices. Engineer, Sergio Gonzalez, adds: "The success of our work with IAC continues with the ZIP-FMC-BRK card and it's proving to be a very useful prototyping platform during tests. The IAC research project will study very deep space (20-100 GHz) residual radiation and its anisotropy." Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:00:00 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0037 Professor Ming C. Wu's group at the University of California, Berkeley, has chosen Zipcores' ZIP-FMC DSP Mezzanine card for their research into machine learning using photonics. Philip Jacobson, key PhD researcher at Berkeley explains: "Given our reliance on analog electronics, we're using an FPGA with the Zipcores FMC card to control the data I/O within our system. This FMC card allows us to sample at high speed using a low-cost, low-power PicoZed platform. The FMC card has proven critical for the demonstration of complicated machine learning tasks like image recognition. Ultimately, the goal of our work is to develop novel, high-speed, low-power machine learning platforms by leveraging photonics. Our work is based on the reservoir computing paradigm, in which an electro-optic modulator with delayed feedback is used to perform classification tasks". Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:00:00 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0036 Zipcores is an official member of the Xilinx® Alliance Program. We are experts in all matters relating to Xilinx devices, technology and solutions. Please check out our Xilinx Alliance Member profile at the Xilinx website. If you need help with a Xilinx-based project then you can either contact us directly or request info from Xilinx quoting 'Zipcores' as your preferred alliance partner! Thu, 09 Jul 2020 11:30:00 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0035 Zipcores sends out heart-felt thanks to the medical professionals working tirelessly during this COVID-19 pandemic. They are the true heroes in this crisis. Here's hoping for better times and a return to 'normality' as soon as possible. To our customers, we would like to advise that Zipcores' employees will continue to be working remotely from home during the next couple of months due to the severity of cases here in Spain. We've been hit hard by the coronavirus, but we'll do our best to maintain services to the best of our ability under the circumstances. All IP Core sales, FPGA, SoC and ASIC custom design will continue but with some restrictions on physical board testing and prototyping services. Many thanks for your understanding. Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:30:00 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0034 We are proud to introduce Mouser Electronics as a key supplier of Zipcores products. Mouser is a leading distributor of electronic components with a worldwide reach. In particular, with their expertise in logistics, we are now able to offer worldwide shipping of all our physical development board products. Please check out our Mouser listed products by visiting the Mouser site and searching for Zipcores. Tue, 26 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0033 We are experts in providing Data Acquisition, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Software Defined Radio (SDR) solutions for FPGA and SoC platforms. Our areas of expertise include high-speed ADC and DAC interfaces (e.g. parallel/LVDS), digital modulation schemes (e.g. PSK/FSK) and baseband processing for SDR. We can provide standard COTS IP Cores or fully custom solutions to meet your design requirements. Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:46:00 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0032 These days there are so many video standards to contend with that the options available can seem overwhelming. Zipcores can provide video solutions for a wide variety of physical interfaces and formats. Standards such as: NTSC, PAL, HDMI, LVDS, SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI; supporting formats such as: SD480i, SD576i, HD720p, HD1080i, HD1080p, UHD (4K) and beyond. We also have a huge library of video IP Cores available for FPGA, ASIC and SoC. If you're in need of a high-end video processing solution then let us know and we'd be happy to lead the way! Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:07:00 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0031 Looking for a head-start in your next Zynq™ SoC project? If so, then why not let Zipcores lend a hand? With the embedded ARM® Cortex™ processor and programmable logic, the Zynq SoC is a cost-effective, low-power alternative to the traditional MCU + FPGA approach. Together with our extensive library of IP Cores, we are ideally placed to provide your next generation SoC design. What's more, we have a wide range of Zynq boards, add-on cards and PMOD™ modules at our disposal for the development and prototyping of almost any Zynq-based application. Mon, 20 Feb 2017 09:44:00 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0030 Did you know that as well as our extensive library of generic IP Cores, we also operate as an FPGA 'design house', providing complete FPGA-based solutions from concept to implementation. In particular, we have a wide range of experience with Xilinx® 7-series FPGAs and the Vivado toolchain. If you're starting a new FPGA project or simply thinking of migrating to 7-series from a different technology, then we can help with IP, interfaces and system-level integration. Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:15:00 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0029 After clocking over 500 hours of successful flight trials, we are delighted to offer two new ADS-B receiver solutions for general sale. Operating at carrier frequencies of 978 MHz and 1090 MHz, the IP Cores are compliant with RTCA specifications: DO-282B and DO-260B for Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and Extended Squitter (ES) equipment. Provided as VHDL source code, the IP is fully generic and is suitable for both FPGA and ASIC. In flight acceptance testing was carried out with the help of our partners at Flight Data Systems Inc. Wed, 03 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0028 Did you know that most Zipcores IP Cores are compatible with the AMBA® AXI4 interface standards? AXI, AXI-Lite and AXI-Stream are specified by ARM® and they are fast becoming the leading industry standard for FPGA and SoC interconnect. With protocols for both streaming and memory-mapped operation, AXI has been adopted by Xilinx® for their IP architecture and associated Vivado toolchain. If you're looking for future-proof, reusable IP, then look no further than Zipcores! Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:18:00 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0027 If you are looking to use design-assured electronic hardware in your next avionics or other safety-critical project, then look no further. Zipcores has teamed up with Logicircuit to provide DO-254 certifiable versions of all it's IP Cores. Valid for a wide range of FPGA and ASIC devices, this certifiable IP provides an extra level of confidence for safety-critical systems. For more information, please contact either Zipcores or Logicircuit to discuss your requirements in full. Tue, 03 Feb 2015 10:50:00 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/hd-video-development-board.html zipcores-news-0026 Introducing our new HD-Video development board (ZIP-HDV-001). Based on the Spartan-6 LXT FPGA, the board is fully programmable and is ideal for a wide range of video processing applications. Both analogue and digital video formats are supported with resolutions up to HD1080p. Formats include: RGB, YPbPr, DVI/HDMI, 3G/HD-SDI and PAL/NTSC. Wed, 22 Jan 2014 10:35:19 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0025 Zipcores is proud to announce the development of a new DO-282B (UAT) compliant receiver for ADS-B and Ground uplink messages. ADS-B represents a global transformation in air traffic control and safety - allowing aircraft and ground stations to autonomously share position, velocity and key flight data. The baseband receiver design was developed for a low-cost Altera® Cyclone III FPGA and was implemented using a range of custom and standard parts from our IP library. Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:55:00 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0024 Our DSP cores have been tested with the next generation FPGA devices - including the latest 7-series FPGAs from Xilinx®. In addition, all our digital filter IP Cores are Matlab® -FDAtool compatible and offer a simple route from specification to implementation. Contact us and we'll help you get your DSP project off the ground! Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:25:41 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0023 Introducing our new range of digital image processing IP Cores. Our solutions include: Bayer-to-RGB conversion, median filtering, gamma correction, colour and white balance adjustment. Please contact Zipcores for more details. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:15:45 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0022 Our LVDS (SERDES) serial transceiver solutions continue to prove their worth. LVDS offers fantastic serial data bandwidth on even the most basic FPGA devices - whether your chosen platform is Xilinx®, Altera® or Lattice®. Talk to one of our experienced Engineers and we can get your high-speed serial interface running in a matter of days. Tue, 29 May 2012 13:23:45 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0021 If you're looking for a simple wireless or cable-based radio link for FPGA or ASIC then look no further! We can provide a range of flexible solutions at bitrates of up to 10 Mbits/s using either PSK or FSK modulation schemes. Our solutions are ideal for the transmission of digital video, digital audio or any general-purpose packet or frame based protocol. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:29:14 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0020 As we enter 2012, Zipcores is proud to be celebrating it's 200th collaborative project based on FPGA technology. If you are developing a new and innovative electronic product, then FPGAs offer excellent flexibility and processing power. Whether it be an initial prototype or commercial product, our Engineers can help you turn concept into reality using any commercially available FPGA! Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:17:26 GMT http://www.zipcores.com zipcores-news-0019 Zipcores' video IP is perfectly placed to take advantage of the next-generation devices from Xilinx® such as the new Kintex-7 and Virtex-7 FPGAs. Clocking at over 300MHz on Kintex-7, our video IP is ideal for the latest HD technologies. Our designs also support resolutions of 4K (or better) and frame rates in excess of 100Hz! Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:51:37 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/versatile-video-controller.html zipcores-news-0018 Our latest VVC core is ideal for a wide range of video applications including: video scaling, multi-window displays, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and alpha-blending operations. The standard VVC core supports 2 x 24-bit RGB video inputs, with the option to support 16 or more if necessary. Please contact Zipcores for a full list of capabilities. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:32:18 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/motion-adaptive-video-deinterlacer.html zipcores-news-0017 We're now offering an extended range of studio-quality video deinterlacing solutions - from the traditional 'bob' and 'weave' approaches, to the best quality motion-adaptive schemes. Give a new lease of life to your FPGA-based video applications and discover the latest offerings from our website at Zipcores.com Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:13:23 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/high-speed-lvds-serdes-transceiver.html zipcores-news-0016 Unlock the potential of your LVDS I/O! The new LVDS (SERDES) Transceiver Core from Zipcores is ideal for a wide range of Point-to-Point connectivity - from the serialization of control busses ('virtual' ribbon cable) to the transport of high quality digital video. The Transceiver is also fully configurable for compatibility with many other LVDS devices. By modifying the generic settings, it's easy to support protocols such as: Channel-link®, FPD-link® and FlatLink® via your FPGA! Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:16:12 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/multi-format-video-deinterlacer.html zipcores-news-0015 Our new Video Deinterlacer IP Core is compatible with all interlaced video formats and is capable of supporting resolutions up to 4096x4096 pixels. The deinterlacer is simple to integrate and supports three different deinterlacing algorithms: BOB, ELA and LCI. Our proprietary version of LCI eliminates sawtooth, combing and motion-artifacts without softening. Ideal for converting 'legacy' SDTV formats to fully progressive HD. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:47:49 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/versatile-video-controller.html zipcores-news-0014 The VVC core is a high-performance, feature-rich video co-processor core with dual asynchronous video inputs and a single synchronized video output. Full HD1080p resolutions are supported with refresh rates up to 100 FPS. Implementing key video IP in one unique package, the VVC core is ideal for a wide range of multi-format displays including: PiP, dual-screen, scaled and blended video overlays. Tue, 25 May 2010 12:19:17 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/video-frame-buffer-genlock.html zipcores-news-0013 We've released a new high-speed generic Video Frame Buffer suitable for all common 16, 24 and 32-bit digital video formats. The VFB offers a generic 32-bit memory interface with programmable burst transfers optimized for all synchronous memory types - from basic SDRAM to the latest DDR3 technology. With FPGA clock rates in excess of 350MHz, there's no need to worry about video bandwidth problems any more! Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:26:44 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/variable-tap-video-scaling-engine.html zipcores-news-0012 Our new variable-tap video scaling engine offers a new degree of flexibility in digital video scaling. Using our proprietary algorithm, the scalers are capable of high-quality scaling (either up or down) with adjustable image quality and simple configuration. Especially suited to large downscaling operations, our variable-tap scaler is the ideal choice for the generation of thumbnail images. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:47:41 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/skin1/zipdocs/appnotes/app_note_zc004.pdf zipcores-news-0011 Zipcores offer a comprehensive range of of Video IP Cores for the display of 2D Graphics and Video content. Ideally suited for FPGA, our video cores are small, fast and compatible with all major FPGA vendors. Our Video IP Cores share a common interface, allowing the architect to add, retro-fit and cascade modules seamlessly together. The result is a low-risk, high performance solution with short development cycles and low implementation costs. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:45:18 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/digital-video-processing.html zipcores-news-0010 Since their release at the beginning of 2009, Zipcores Video Scalers have excelled in a number of LCD display applications - from panel mounted displays to ruggedized tablet PCs. Our scalers permit the conversion of source video into any aspect ratio or image resolution. They are small, easy to use and ideal for FPGA-based video solutions. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:02:31 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/digital-modulation.html zipcores-news-0009 High-Power RF amplifiers are generally designed to provide maximum efficiency when driven at maximum output power. One downside is that the PA typically has a non-linear characteristic close to saturation. Zipcores has released a Digital Precorrection System that can correct the non-linear characteristic of the PA. The result is a much cleaner output signal with up to 20dBs recovered in the spectral shoulders! Mon, 04 May 2009 09:15:12 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/peripheral-and-communications-interfaces.html zipcores-news-0008 We've added a fresh perspective to some well established serial interfaces. Our I2C Master/Slave controller cores push the limits of I2C performance - exceeding the Philips® I2C High-speed spec. at 4Mbits/s! In addition, why not take advantage of our new range of SPI® controllers. With data rates between 10 and 40Mbits/s, SPI offers much better data bandwidths than UART, I2C or USB 1.0. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:12:32 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/digital-video-processing.html zipcores-news-0007 We are exited to announce the release of three new Video Scaler Cores. The cores are available as independent Horizontal and Vertical scalers or as a complete Digital Scaling Engine. All our scalers offer seamless scaling either up or down and feature a series of polyphase (16-phase) output filters for studio quality RGB-video output. Ideal for conversion of video formats in any aspect ratio or resolution, they offer the ultimate flexibility for HDTV, home media and custom video applications. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:43:53 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/news.html zipcores-news-0006 For any IP Core purchased before 1st February 2009, we are pleased to offer our customers 50% discount on a second IP Core. (Discount applies to the the lower priced core). For more details, please visit our site at www.zipcores.com. A very happy new year to all our customers! Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:13:14 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/news.html zipcores-news-0005 For any IP Core purchased during the month of December 2008 or January 2009, we are pleased to offer our customers 50% discount on a second IP Core. (Discount applies to the the lower priced core). For more details, please visit our site at www.zipcores.com. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:28:35 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/uart-serial-interface-controller.html zipcores-news-0004 Zipcores have added a new UART controller core with FIFO buffering, flexible configuration, and a small area footprint. What's more, it supports data rates of up to 921600 baud. UART remains one of the surest and simplest ways of interfacing to your FPGA-based system from your PC COM ports. It was pioneered by the likes of IBM with it's convention of storing characters as 8-bit ASCII codes. The first commercial chips to support the protocol arrived in the 1970's and it's been around ever since. To this day, UART remains the protocol of choice for many thousands of companies, and remains the workhorse of the test and instrumentation industry. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:19:24 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/generic-ultra-speed-fir-filter.html zipcores-news-0003 Zipcores FIR Filter cores are fast, compact and easy to implement. Based on a systolic array architecture, all our filters are modular and scalable, permitting the user to specify large order filters without compromising maximum attainable clock-speed. What's more, our filters are fully generic with configurable coefficients, data width and number of taps. Some of our filters are capable of sample rates of 500MHz+ on the latest Xilinx FPGAs! Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:23:17 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/news.html zipcores-news-0002 Zipcores is pleased to announce the opening of it's new online development centre. The site provides an online library of FREE circuits coded in VHDL to help in the development, test and integration of your FPGA and ASIC devices. Please visit www.Zipcores.eu for more information. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.zipcores.com/peripheral-and-communications-interfaces.html zipcores-news-0001 Why not take advantage of our high-performance I2C interface products with controllers that exceed the Philips® I2C High-speed mode specification. Both our I2C Master and Slave controllers push the limits of I2C performance, achieving data rates of up to 4Mbits/s on standard FPGA devices.* Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT