Xilinx to Make Image Processing FPGA

As I understand it, this article just mentioned FPGA and Devices which have image processing capabilities. Doesn't mean, there are new FPGA to expect with image processing capabilities ...

" production of FPGA chips, which are used in such products as TV sets and mobile computerized terminals with image-processing features."

And, there is nothing about imaging in the xilinx article ...

So, for you, it is same busines as usual ;-)

just my .0002

I agree with E.S. 's assessment. The Xilinx press release is clear that this is an extension of their fabless manufacturing strategy, and they are adding another foundry to their list of foundries that manufacture chips for them.

The Forbes article is less clear, because they have latched onto one of the applications for high end FPGAs, and managed to promote it all the way to the article title.

Philip

Yes, this is very similar to the previous tie up with Lattice and Fujitsu, (also for FPGAs, but that deal included a FLASH process)

- in both cases US companies provide $ignificant $ums, to give the Japanese IC suppliers a leg-up into the newer processes, in return for good price and queue arrangements.

It makes sense, and helps spread the geography of supply.

-jg