Xilinx

Xilinx, Inc. is a semiconductor company founded in 1984, known for inventing Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and leading the industry in adaptive and programmable computing platforms. The company, headquartered in California and reincorporated in Delaware, has pioneered the fabless semiconductor model and collaborates with foundries like TSMC for advanced manufacturing. With around 5,000 employees and a customer base of approximately 60,000, Xilinx holds over 4,800 patents and has achieved numerous industry firsts. Xilinx's product offerings include FPGAs, All Programmable SoCs, and 3D ICs, designed for mass customization and heterogeneous computing. Their Zynq All Programmable SoCs combine ARM processors with programmable logic, while their Virtex-7 and Kintex-7 devices are notable for their high transistor counts and advanced production capabilities. The company also provides design tools and development environments to support engineers in creating innovative solutions across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, and embedded vision.