Microchip Launches New PolarFire FPGA and SoC Product Line with 30% Price Drop

Microchip recently announced that the prices of its PolarFire FPGA and SoC products will drop significantly by 30%. This move is aimed at addressing the problem of overstocking in the industry and promoting market recovery. Microchip has successfully reduced costs by disabling certain modules on the chip, such as transceivers and PCIe 2.0 controllers, and optimizing the production process. This strategy is expected to help Microchip seize more market share from competitors such as AMD, Altera, and Lattice.