Category: Design

AMD Embedded Developer Framework (EDF)

What Is the AMD Embedded Development Framework (EDF)?

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Embedded development on AMD FPGAs, SoCs and adaptive SoCs, including Zynq, Zynq UltraScale+, and Versal series devices, has entered a new era with the AMD Embedded Development Framework (EDF). EDF introduces a Yocto‑driven workflow, moving away from the legacy PetaLinux approach. This shift aligns with modern embedded Linux practices, enabling reproducible, maintainable, and industry-standard builds. … Continued
BLT AMD x86 processors

Understanding AMD x86 Processors: Architecture, Applications, and Integration

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AMD x86 processors are a cornerstone of modern computing, powering everything from desktops and servers to embedded systems and high-performance SoCs. For engineers working with embedded systems, adaptive SoCs, or custom electronics, understanding AMD x86 architecture and how it can integrate with FPGAs and programmable logic is increasingly important. What Are AMD x86 Processors The … Continued
FPGAs and SoCs in Aerospace

FPGAs and SoCs in Aerospace: Powering the Future of Flight

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Aerospace and defense systems require electronics that are fast, reliable, and built to perform in extreme conditions. Engineers face constant challenges: processing massive amounts of data, meeting strict power and weight limits, securing communications, and ensuring platforms can be sustained for many years. Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and System-on-Chip (SoC) devices are uniquely suited … Continued
Verilog vs SystemVerilog

Verilog vs SystemVerilog: Understanding the Modern Workflow

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When engineers compare HDLs, the discussion often starts with Verilog versus VHDL. But within the Verilog family itself, there is another important distinction worth understanding. Verilog vs SystemVerilog... they are not competing languages with separate roles. SystemVerilog is an evolution of Verilog that encompasses both design and verification. Understanding how these languages relate to one … Continued

BLT Showcases AMD Embedded x86 Processor Expertise at AMD Event

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BLT’s expert SME (subject matter experts) engineers were recently the instructors for the AMD Regional Technical Training event (RTT) in Longmont, Colorado. It was a weeklong, closed event for AMD, Avnet (an AMD distributor), and AMD Premier Partners. Throughout the week, participants collaborated on the latest AMD technologies, tools, and workflows. As part of the … Continued

Another Big Milestone: BLT Joins the Microchip Partner Program

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We’re thrilled to announce that BLT has officially joined the Microchip Design Partner Program as a Design Partner. You can read our Press Release about it here: BLT Joins Microchip Partner Program For more than three decades, BLT has delivered custom electronics for aerospace, space, defense, and intelligence clients. We have decades of design experience … Continued
DDR and AMD Versal NoC Integration

Interfacing DDR with Programmable Logic on the AMD Versal NoC

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Efficiently moving large amounts of data between the processing system, AI Engines, and programmable logic is a core capability of modern FPGA designs and a challenge for today’s engineers designing with them. The AMD Versal architecture accomplishes this with a dedicated Network on Chip (NoC), enabling high-speed, deterministic communication, including direct access to DDR memory … Continued
lookup table LUT

What is a Lookup Table (LUT)?

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A Lookup Table (LUT) is a data structure or hardware component that maps input values to output values. Instead of performing a calculation repeatedly, a LUT enables you to store the results of those calculations in advance and simply “look them up” when needed. This can save significant time and computational resources, especially in systems … Continued

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