Chip Talk > Lattice and MLE: Forging the Future of FPGA Development
Published July 17, 2025
In an exciting development for the semiconductor industry, Lattice Semiconductor has teamed up with Missing Link Electronics (MLE) to accelerate FPGA design projects. This strategic alliance promises to enhance design processes for Lattice FPGA users by providing access to MLE's array of pre-validated FPGA IP cores and licensable system stacks.
Lattice Semiconductor is renowned for its low-power, mid-range Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). Their technology finds applications across various sectors, including communications, computing, industrial, and automotive domains. By partnering with MLE, Lattice Semiconductor aims to streamline their clients' design processes by offering integrated, ready-to-deploy solutions that reduce development time and boost efficiency.
MLE, recognized for its engineering solutions and subsystems, complements Lattice's FPGAs with optimizations that cater to specific industry needs. This partnership is poised to deliver comprehensive solutions that enhance networking capabilities, crucial for industries grappling with complex communications and connectivity challenges.
More information about this collaboration can be found on the Missing Link Electronics website.
The collaboration between Lattice and MLE represents a significant leap in FPGA design. Traditionally, FPGA projects can be resource-intensive, often requiring intricate customizations and extensive testing. However, by leveraging pre-validated IP cores and system stacks, customers can now enjoy a much more efficient path to deployment.
This partnership is particularly impactful for industries such as automotive and industrial sectors, where real-time communication is paramount. The integration of MLE's subsystems with Lattice's new Multi-Gigabit FPGAs strengthens the ability to deliver robust solutions catering to these specific demands.
For semiconductor IP professionals, this partnership signals a shift towards greater collaboration and innovation in the FPGA market. As design timelines shorten and efficiency improves, we can expect an acceleration in the adoption of FPGAs in areas requiring sophisticated connectivity solutions.
Overall, the alliance between Lattice Semiconductor and MLE underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in driving technological advancements within the semiconductor industry. Their collaboration is set to pave the way for more dynamic, application-specific FPGA solutions, ultimately benefiting a broad spectrum of industries.
To read more about the specifics of this agreement and its implications, check out the detailed announcement by MLE.
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