Functional safety

As systems in Industry 4.0 become more interconnected and autonomous, functional safety (FuSa) ensures that a system or device operates safely and correctly in response to input or failure. Fpgas have become an efficient tool for functional safety, especially their customizable and reprogrammable nature. Fpgas enable safety-critical functions such as monitoring, control, and diagnostics directly in industrial systems.

IS230PCAAH1A Lattice’s software design tools are certified with the latest secure design methods and work with FPgas to provide designers with great flexibility to implement and develop functional safety in safety-critical applications.

System security

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Increased connectivity in manufacturing could create new security threats. In fact, manufacturing is experiencing more cyberattacks than any other industry, especially in the cloud. Fpgas integrate “cryptographic agility” capabilities into real-time Hardware Trusted Root (HRoT) products to enhance protection for server platforms and other connected device applications, providing protection for organizations across the attack surface from system power-on to power off.

IS230PCAAH1A In addition, FPgas that provide HRoT capabilities have dedicated encryption and asymmetric engines that prevent code from being erased, read, or rewritten, thus utilizing digital signatures to ensure that the code used is the correct code. They also establish unique device identifiers that are verified before data is allowed to be exchanged, ensuring that the core functions and critical components of the system are always protected.

Supporting the future of Industry 4.0

As Industry 4.0 continues to evolve, the need for advanced computing and interconnect solutions is only increasing. Fpgas are an important tool for enabling and enabling Industry 4.0 critical applications due to their unique capabilities, including flexibility and customizability, parallel processing, high-speed performance and low power consumption, and HRoT infrastructure. Fpgas help manufacturers quickly and securely optimize industrial operations, enhance interconnection, and adapt to changing environments.