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ELMG Xilinx Partner Program Renewal

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023

We are super pleased that we just got news in an e-mail from the AMD Xilinx Partner Program that we have been accepted back into the Partner Program for another year until March 31 2024.

This means that our customers get the best of AMD Xilinx product and development tools to solve their challenges. ELMG Digital Power is unique among Xilinx Partners as we focus on using Xilinx FPGA, SoC and tools to control power electronics converters.

Xilinx FPGA for a long time

Our first experience with Xilinx FPGA in power electronics control was even before ELMG Digital Power started in 2001. Back in 1997 we used an Xilinx part to add high speed capability to a Ti DSP and implemented the ADC control, PWM and three phase hysteretic current control for a shunt active filter.

ELMG Digital Power CTO recalls. “The expensive 1997 part was in a quad flat pack (QFP) package. It worked really well. I remember having to deal with simultaneous pin transitions causing ground bounce by skewing the edges. All of this is now standard in Xiinx FPGA fabric. We stopped using FPGA for some time as they did not meet our price point but when the reducing price of FPGAs allowed us to move into using them we were really pleased to see how fantastic the Xilinx Spartan 3 and Spartan 6 were. The continued Xilinx development and great support has meant that we are always pleased to use them.”

So even though we stopped using FPGA for a while due to their cost, we were pleased to return to using Xilinx FPGA when their prices became more affordable. The continued development and great support provided by Xilinx have made it a pleasure to use their products, including the Spartan 3, Spartan 6 FPGAs, Zynq 7000 System on Chip (SoC) and 7 series FPGA.

We have taken our expertise in FPGA power electronics and embodied it into our Power Core IP library, which we use to solve our customers’ power control challenges. Our renewed membership in the Xilinx Partner Program will allow us to stay up-to-date on the latest Xilinx products and technologies, and better serve our customers.

Xilinx Partner Program Renewal

As a member of the Xilinx Partner Program, we have access to a wide range of resources and benefits that will help us to continue providing our customers with the best possible solutions for their power control needs. These resources include access to the latest Xilinx technologies and tools, as well as training and technical support from Xilinx experts.

We are also excited to be able to take advantage of the marketing resources provided by the Xilinx Partner Program. These resources will allow us to promote our expertise in using Xilinx FPGA, SoC and tools to control power electronics converters to a wider audience and attract new customers.

Overall, our renewed membership in the Xilinx Partner Program is a great opportunity for us to continue providing our customers with the best possible solutions for their power control needs and to grow our business. We look forward to working closely with Xilinx in the coming years to develop innovative and effective power control solutions.Regenerate response

About AMD-Xilinx

AMD Xilinx is a leading provider of programmable logic devices (PLDs), including field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and system-on-a-chip (SoC) devices. The company’s products are used in a wide range of applications, including aerospace and defense, automotive, broadcast and pro-AV, data center and enterprise, industrial, and wireless communications.

Xilinx’s FPGAs and SoCs are known for their high performance, low power consumption, and flexibility. They can be programmed to perform a wide range of functions, from simple logic gates to complex digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms. This flexibility allows customers to adapt their systems to changing requirements and to reduce their time-to-market.

Xilinx’s FPGA and SoC products are supported by a comprehensive suite of development tools and software, including the Xilinx Vivado Design Suite and the Xilinx SDK. These tools and software allow customers to design, implement, and debug their systems quickly and easily. Additionally, Xilinx’s partner ecosystem provides access to a wide range of IP cores, reference designs, and other resources to support customers’ design needs.

Xilinx also offers a wide range of support and training resources, including online resources, technical support, and training courses. This support and training helps customers to quickly get up to speed with Xilinx’s products and technologies and to develop their designs efficiently.

All of these features and resources make Xilinx a popular choice among engineers and designers in a wide range of industries, and ELMG Digital Power is proud to be a member of the Xilinx Partner Program, which helps to provide our customers with the best possible solutions for their power control needs.

About ELMG Digital Power

ELMG Digital Power is a company that uniquely specializes in using Xilinx FPGA, SoC and tools to control power electronics converters. Founded in 2001, the company has a long history of experience in this field, dating back to 1997 when they first used a Xilinx part to add high-speed capability to a Ti DSP.

The company’s expertise in using FPGA’s for power electronics control is embodied in their Power Core IP library, which they use to solve their customers’ power control challenges. With this library, they are able to offer a wide range of solutions for various power electronics applications, such as motor control, renewable energy, and electric vehicles.

The company’s team of experienced engineers and designers are dedicated to providing their customers with the best possible solutions for their power control needs. They work closely with their customers to understand their unique requirements and to develop custom solutions that meet their specific needs.

ELMG Digital Power is committed to staying at the forefront of power control technology and is a proud member of the Xilinx Partner Program. This membership gives the company access to the latest Xilinx technologies and tools, as well as training and technical support from Xilinx experts.

Overall, ELMG Digital Power is dedicated to providing their customers with the best possible solutions for their power control needs and are proud to be a member of the Xilinx Partner Program.

AMD-XILINX Technical Recertification

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023

ELMG Digital Power CTO Dr. Hamish Laird has completed ELMG Digital Power AMD Xilinx Alliance partner technical recertification. AMD-Xilinx Partner technical recertification for ELMG Digital Power’s ongoing membership in the AMD-Xilinx partner program. Congratulations to Dr. Laird on the achievement.

The three-way commitment to capability building, continuous learning, and keeping up-to-date with Xilinx technology is an investment that enables our customers’ success. Using Xilinx-AMD FPGA and SoCs with ELMG Digital Power’s FPGA RTL library is a truly cutting-edge solution for digitally controlled power electronic systems.

This re-certification covered the PCI express system on the Versal ACAP.

ELMG Digital Power AMD Xilinx Alliance partner technical recertification

As Dr. Laird says “This Versal ACAP is an extended SoC device that is powerful to the point of being daunting. Having a PCIe subsystem on the Versal chip is truly impressive. Initially, I was suspicious of the suitability of the super powerful ACAP as a device for power control but I can now see how this device is suitable for almost every application we could ever consider.”

ELMG Digital Power Amd Xilinx Alliance partner technical recertification
Certificate of achievement Xilinx-AMD Xilinx Alliance Program

About the ELMG Digital Power FPGA RTL Power Control Component Library

This power control component library is designed for use with Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and Register-Transfer Level (RTL) designs. This includes grid-connected embedded power generation and storage, high-performance computing, telecommunications power, traction, and industrial automation and control. ELMG Digital Power’s high-performance digital power controllers make use of the FPGA RTL components. This allows robust, reliable, and reusable power electronics control systems. The component library use with Xilinx AMD parts is the main reason for ELMG Digital Power AMD Xilinx Alliance partner technical recertification

About Xilinx

Xilinx is now part of AMD. AMD now has the industry’s broadest product portfolio and a highly complementary set of technologies, reaching customers in a diverse set of markets. Together, AMD and Xilinx leverage the right engine for the right workload to address the compute needs for our customers.

https://www.xilinx.com/

About ELMG Digital Power

ELMG Digital Power’s Mission is to provide technology, know-how, and products for our customers to control, manipulate and measure electrical power. We aim to design and build the best digital controlled power electronic systems and by doing that we believe we can together change the world for the better.