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AMD launches first mid-range FPGA in ten years to compete as Intel pivots
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 07:40 AM
AMD has introduced its first mid-range FPGA product in a decade, aiming to capture market share in a competitive landscape following Intel's shifting focus in the programmable logic sector.
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AMD has unveiled its Kintex UltraScale+ Gen 2 FPGA series at ISE 2026, modernizing its mid-range portfolio with significantly faster memory and I/O. Key upgrades include support for LPDDR5X memory at speeds up to 4266Mbps, a major leap from the previous generation’s 2677Mbps cap. By expanding memory bus widths to 128-bit and 192-bit configurations, these chips deliver a massive bandwidth boost for data-intensive processing at the edge.
This launch is a strategic move to future-proof AMD’s embedded business as legacy DDR4 production declines. The new family features up to 491,000 logic cells and is guaranteed for availability through 2045, providing long-term stability for industrial and telecom sectors. This refresh strengthens AMD’s competitive position in the adaptive computing market, supporting its broader goal of achieving a 35% revenue CAGR in its embedded and data center business segments.
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