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iWave is a global leader in high-performance FPGA System on Modules (SoMs), COTS modules such as 3U VPX and PCIe cards, and a growing portfolio of SmartNIC solutions. Our products are built around cutting-edge FPGAs including Agilex™ 3, Agilex™ 5, Agilex™ 7, Agilex™ 9, Arria® 10, and Stratix® 10—enabling innovation across a wide range of applications.

We go beyond hardware by partnering with customers throughout their development journey. This includes technical support during evaluation, ODM design services such as carrier card development and thermal simulation, and business model consulting tailored to specific project needs.

With a strategic focus on the industrial, aerospace and defense, medical, and networking markets, iWave is committed to long-term product support and delivering the highest standards of quality

Headquarters: T1-5F-7B, RAKEZ Center, Al Hamra Industrial Zone-FZ, Ras Al Khaimah, 00000, United Arab Emirates

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iWave’s UDP/IP Core is a high-performance IP solution that enables hardware-accelerated UDP communication over Ethernet, achieving data rates up to 40Gbps. Designed for FPGA-based applications, it ensures low-latency, processor-independent data streaming and network communication. This makes it ideal for real-time media, sensor, and industrial networking use cases.

The Agilex™ 7 R24C 3U-VPX Module is a compact, rugged computing solution featuring Altera’s high-performance FPGA and quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor. Designed for aerospace and defense, it supports high-speed connectivity including 40G/10G/1G Ethernet, PCIe Gen3 and up to 25G Ethernet with optical transceivers, delivering powerful performance for real-time edge computing.

The Agilex™ 7 R24C SOSA-aligned 3U-VPX Plug-in Module is a compact, rugged compute solution for aerospace and defense systems. Powered by the Altera Agilex™ 7 R24C SoC FPGA with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor, it delivers high-performance signal processing and low-latency data handling with SOSA interoperability. The module supports high-speed PCIe Gen3, 40G/10G/1G Ethernet, SDI and optical I/O through Firefly connectors, enabling real-time embedded connectivity in mission-critical environments.

The Agilex™ 9 R17B Direct RF Wideband PCIe® Card is a high-performance RF platform based on the Agilex™ 9 AGRW014 SoC FPGA, integrating 4 ADC and 4 DAC channels up to 64 GSPS, PCIe® Gen4 x8 connectivity, FMC+ expansion, and 58 Gbps PAM4 transceivers for advanced radar, wireless, aerospace, and test & measurement applications.

The iG-G78M Agilex™ 9 R31D Mid-Band Direct RF System on Module is a high-performance RF processing platform based on the Agilex™ 9 Direct RF SoC FPGA. Designed for advanced aerospace, defense, and communications applications, the SoM integrates high-speed direct RF ADCs and DACs for real-time signal acquisition and generation, reducing the need for external RF conversion stages. The module features dedicated DDR4 memory for both FPGA and HPS, onboard non-volatile storage, and high-speed transceivers supporting up to 58Gbps. Its compact form factor 82 X 110 mm (BRYNc) enables deployment in size, weight, and power (SWaP)-optimized systems for radar, electronic warfare, software-defined radio, satellite communications, spectrum monitoring, and test & measurement applications.

The iWave Agilex™ 7 R24C Development Kit offers a powerful platform for evaluating Agilex FPGAs with support for PCIe Gen4, DDR5, and high-speed transceivers. It enables quick prototyping and seamless application integration for edge compute, networking, and data acceleration use cases.

iWave’s Agilex™ 7 R24C SoM is a compact, high-performance compute module supporting PCIe Gen4, DDR5, and GTY transceivers for advanced acceleration. It enables rapid integration in networking, industrial, and edge compute platforms with industrial-grade reliability and long-term support.

Agilex™ 7 R31B/C Development Kit incorporates Agilex™ 7 SoC and FPGA SoM and high-performance carrier board offering comprehensive BSP support. The Development Kit supports features such as dual up to 400GbE & dual up to 200GbE through QSFP112 connectors, PCIe x16, GbE, and FMC+ connectors to enhance the capabilities of the carrier card.

iWave’s Agilex™ 7 R31A/B/C SoC FPGA SoM delivers scalable compute acceleration with support for PCIe Gen5, DDR4, and high-speed transceivers. Designed for networking, SmartNICs, and EdgeAI, the module accelerates application development with a complete development kit and software support.

The Agilex™ 7 SmartNIC Storage and Network Accelerator Card is designed to enhance data processing in computing and networking applications. It features 400GbE Ethernet connectivity for high-bandwidth tasks, alongside NVMe slots for rapid storage access. This SmartNIC is versatile, making it suitable for various sectors such as industrial, medical, automotive, and avionics, ultimately delivering a robust solution for organizations aiming to improve network performance and data handling capabilities.

The Agilex™ 7 SOSA 3U-VPX Module is a compact, rugged computing solution featuring Altera’s high-performance FPGA and quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor. Designed for aerospace and defense, it supports high-speed connectivity including PCIe Gen3 and up to 25G Ethernet with optical transceivers, delivering powerful performance for real-time edge computing.

iWave’s Dual FMC Development Kit for Arria® 10 SoM supports flexible interfacing and rapid prototyping with multiple FMC-based expansions. It is ideal for system validation in industrial, imaging, and high-speed I/O applications.

The iW-RainboW-G58M is a compact, high-performance System on Module (SoM) based on Agilex™ 5 E-Series SoC FPGA, designed to meet the demands of edge AI, high-speed networking, and embedded computing applications. Featuring compatibility with both Group A and B B32A package variants (from A5E 065 to A5E 008), the SoM integrates a dual-core Arm® Cortex®-A76 processor running up to 1.8 GHz alongside a dual-core Cortex-A55 at 1.5 GHz, delivering powerful heterogeneous processing capabilities. It supports up to 656K logic elements in the FPGA fabric and includes 2GB LPDDR4 for HPS and 4GB LPDDR4 for FPGA logic, making it well-suited for low-latency, compute-intensive tasks.

The module offers 24 transceivers operating up to 28Gbps, enabling high-speed data movement in bandwidth-sensitive applications such as 5G edge, video analytics, and defense. It also includes an integrated 2.5G Ethernet PHY, USB ULPI, 16GB eMMC (expandable), and a rich set of I/Os including LVDS, HVIO, RGMII, USB 3.0, S

The iG-G58D is a feature-rich development kit designed to evaluate and accelerate designs on Altera® Agilex™ 5 SoMs. It offers robust connectivity with PCIe Gen4 x4, dual Ethernet (2.5G and Gigabit), USB 3.0/2.0 via Type-C, and high-speed expansion through FMC+, PMOD, and QSFP+ connectors. With support for HDMI IN/OUT, SDI IN/OUT, DisplayPort, and comprehensive debug interfaces, the G58D platform is ideal for prototyping AI, vision, and networking applications at the edge.

The iG-G71D is a compact and feature-rich development kit built to evaluate Altera® Agilex™ 3 SoC FPGA solutions. It offers comprehensive connectivity with 2.5G and Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0/2.0 via Type-C, PCIe Gen3 x4, and high-speed expansion through FMC+ and PMOD connectors. With additional interfaces including JTAG and a 20-pin HPS header (I2C, SPI, GPIOs), the G71D kit is ideal for prototyping embedded systems, industrial networking, and low-power edge applications.

The Agilex™ 9 Wide-band Payload 3U-VPX Module is a compact, rugged RF and compute solution powered by Altera Agilex™ 9 Direct RF SoC FPGA with a Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor. Designed for aerospace and defense, it supports wideband ADC/DAC up to 64 GSps, Dual QSFP-DD optical connectivity, 40G Ethernet and PCIe Gen3 for real-time payload processing.

iWave delivers end-to-end FPGA hardware, firmware, and system development services, building custom high-performance platforms optimized for low latency, high bandwidth, and real-time processing.

iWave’s SD/SDIO Host Controller 3.0 is a versatile IP core that enables efficient communication between embedded systems and SD/SDIO devices. With support for a wide range of SD card types and high-speed data transfer modes, it offers a reliable solution for applications requiring fast and secure data storage interfaces.​

The Agilex™ 5 SOSA-aligned 3U-VPX Plug-in Module (Switch Profile) is a rugged embedded switch solution designed for aerospace and defense applications requiring high-speed VPX backplane switching. Powered by an Altera Agilex™ 5 FPGA, it delivers multi-lane PCIe Gen3 and high-speed Ethernet switching across the VPX backplane with MT Ferrule optical I/O, supporting seamless data movement in real-time systems.

The Agilex™ 5 SOSA-aligned 3U-VPX Plug-in Module (Payload Profile) is a compact, rugged FPGA compute card for aerospace and defense applications. Powered by Altera Agilex™ 5 SoC FPGA, it delivers high-performance processing with SOSA interoperability. The module supports high-speed PCIe Gen3, multi-lane Ethernet, MT Ferrule optical I/O, and wideband ADC/DAC for real-time data capture and processing.

The iAgilex™ 3 is a compact and power-efficient System on Module built on the Agilex™ 3 C-Series FPGA with M16A package, designed for cost-sensitive, low-power edge applications. Featuring 4GB LPDDR4 (expandable to 8GB), 32GB eMMC storage, and 4 transceivers up to 12.5Gbps, it delivers up to 135K logic elements in a 50mm x 60mm form factor. With integrated PCIe Gen3 support and flexible memory and flash options, the G71M is ideal for industrial control, vision processing, and embedded computing at the edge.

iWave’s PCIe to SD/MMC Bridge IP Core enables high-speed communication between PCIe hosts and SD/MMC memory cards, supporting Gen1/Gen2 PCIe. With built-in DMA and AXI interface compatibility, the core ensures reliable and efficient data storage for embedded and FPGA-based systems.

The eMMC Host Controller IP from iWave enables seamless communication with eMMC v5.1 devices via AXI interfaces, supporting HS200, boot modes, and secure operations. Ideal for embedded applications requiring reliable and high-speed NAND flash storage integration.

iWave’s sFPDP IP Core delivers low-latency, high-throughput serial communication for real-time applications like radar and electronic warfare. Supporting up to 4.25 Gbps and multiple operating modes, it ensures reliable, high-speed data transport in mission-critical environments. In simple terms, it is used to communicate from 1 system to another system over serial interface.

The iWave NAND Flash Controller IP Core enables efficient and secure access to SLC and MLC NAND memory with built-in ECC, bad block management, and wear-leveling. It is ideal for FPGA-based storage, boot, and logging applications requiring high data integrity and flexibility.

The Arria® 10 GX Development Kit enables rapid prototyping with iWave’s high-performance SoM and supports high-speed transceivers, PCIe Gen3, and FMC/FMC+ expansions. Designed for flexible I/O integration and real-time signal processing, it simplifies product evaluation across industrial and defense applications.

The iG-G24M is a compact, high-performance System on Module featuring Arria® 10 GX FPGA devices, with support for up to 1,150K logic elements and 24 high-speed transceivers at 17.4Gbps. The module includes 4GB DDR4 for FPGA and provides 210 user I/Os via dual 240-pin high-speed connectors, making it ideal for signal processing, test & measurement, and communication infrastructure. With industrial-grade reliability and 10+ years of longevity support, it offers a future-proof platform for demanding FPGA applications.

The iW-RainboW-G24M is a compact, high-performance System on Module based on Arria® 10 SoC/FPGA, supporting device variants up to SX660 and GX1150. Featuring 4GB DDR4 with ECC for HPS, 8GB DDR4 for FPGA, 24 high-speed transceiver channels up to 17.4Gbps, and over 210 user I/Os via dual 240-pin connectors, the module is ideal for compute-intensive applications. With industrial-grade reliability, a 10+ year longevity commitment, and a 75mm x 95mm form factor, it is well-suited for test & measurement, diagnostics & medical imaging, wireless infrastructure equipment, and broadcast & distribution equipment.

The FMC+ Development Kit for Arria® 10 SoM enables high-bandwidth prototyping with next-gen mezzanine expansions. It’s ideal for SDR, defense, and advanced imaging solutions requiring higher throughput.

The iG-G45D is a feature-rich Stratix® 10 SoM Development Kit designed for high-performance video, networking, and data acquisition applications. It integrates a wide range of high-speed interfaces including QSFP28, FireFly, dual FMC+ connectors, 10G SFP+, 12G SDI video input/output, and 4K HDMI 2.0 IN/OUT, enabling rapid prototyping and evaluation. With a compact 140mm x 170mm form factor and robust I/O flexibility, this platform is ideal for broadcast, defense, and high-bandwidth computing environments.

The Stratix® 10 SoC is a high-performance System on Module built around the Stratix® 10 GX and SX SoC FPGA families, offering a scalable and production-ready solution for compute-intensive and real-time embedded applications. Compatible with device variants ranging from SX850 to SX2800 and GX850 to GX2800 in the NF43-F1760 package, this SoM supports up to 2,753K logic elements and 933,120 Adaptive Logic Modules (ALMs). The SX variant integrates a powerful quad-core 64-bit ARM® Cortex®-A53 processor running at up to 1.5GHz, enabling seamless control and processing for edge computing, networking, and signal processing tasks.

The module is equipped with 8GB ECC DDR4 for HPS and dual 8GB DDR4 for FPGA fabric (all upgradeable), along with 32GB eMMC and 1Gb QSPI Flash. It features up to 48 high-speed GXT transceivers capable of delivering 28.3Gbps, and more than 100 LVDS/SE FPGA I/Os, all made accessible via high-speed board-to-board connectors. Peripheral support includes USB 2.0 OTG, Giga

iWave’s SD Memory Slave Controller IP Core enables FPGAs to interface with SD memory cards in slave mode, compliant with SD Physical Layer Spec v2.0. With SPI and SD mode support, it is ideal for embedded systems requiring removable storage with minimal overhead.

iWave’s SATA 3.0 Bridge Controller IP enables high-speed data transfer between FPGAs and SATA storage devices, supporting Gen3 speeds up to 6 Gbps. It is optimized for reliable, high-throughput storage integration in embedded and industrial systems.

iWave’s SATA Host Controller IP Core enables seamless, high-speed integration of SATA 3.1-compliant SSDs and HDDs with FPGA platforms. Supporting up to 6 Gbps, AHCI, NCQ, and hot-plugging, it is ideal for high-performance embedded storage applications.

The iG-G67M is a high-performance System on Module powered by Agilex™ 9 SoC FPGA with the R17B package and AGRW014 device, designed for next-gen RF and high-speed data processing applications. It integrates 8GB DDR4 each for HPS and FPGA, 32GB eMMC, and 256MB QSPI Flash, along with 16 FGT transceivers supporting up to 58Gbps PAM4. With 4 ADCs and 4 DACs offering sampling rates up to 64Gsps and over 1.43 million logic elements, in 82mm x 110mm module. It supports applications requiring ultra-wideband RF signal acquisition and generation, including electronic warfare, radar, test and measurement, satellite communication, and spectrum monitoring.

The iG-G67D is a feature-rich development kit based on Agilex™ 9 SoC FPGA (R17B package – AGRW014 device), designed to accelerate the development of direct RF and high-speed signal processing applications. Featuring 4 ADCs and 4 DACs with sampling rates up to 64Gsps, 16 transceivers up to 58Gbps (PAM4), and up to 1.43 million logic elements, the platform delivers exceptional performance in a compact 82mm x 110mm form factor. With 8GB DDR4 for both HPS and FPGA, along with eMMC and QSPI storage, it is ideal for rapid prototyping in defense, 5G, and advanced test and measurement systems.

iWave’s ARINC818-2 IP Core offers high-performance, real-time video transmission over high-speed serial interfaces in compliance with the ARINC 818-2 standard. Designed for aerospace systems, the IP core supports 4K resolution, robust error handling, and flexible integration with FPGA platforms.

iWave’s ARINC 818-3 IP Core offers a robust solution for high-speed digital video transmission in avionics systems, supporting up to 4K resolution. Designed for easy FPGA integration, the core ensures real-time performance and protocol compliance for mission-critical applications such as cockpit displays, radar imaging, and sensor systems.

The ARINC 818 Switch IP Core from iWave enables real-time switching of ARINC 818-2/3 video streams between multiple sources and destinations in avionics systems. Supporting dynamic configuration, unicast/multicast, and optical/copper interfaces, it simplifies integration of high-speed video networks in mission-critical environments.

iWave’s ARINC 664 AFDX IP Core enables reliable, high-speed communication in avionics systems by supporting up to 8 Virtual Links with configurable Bandwidth Allocation Gap values. With hardware-implemented UDP/IP communication and redundancy management, it ensures deterministic data delivery, making it ideal for mission-critical aerospace applications.

iWave’s ARINC 429 IP Core facilitates efficient data exchange between avionics equipment by supporting both transmit and receive functionalities with customizable data rates. Its robust error detection mechanisms and low power design make it an ideal choice for avionics systems requiring high data integrity and power efficiency.

The NVMe Host Controller IP Core from iWave offers NVMe 1.4-compliant, low-latency access to NVMe SSDs via PCIe without requiring external memory. Ideal for FPGA-based storage applications, it delivers scalable, high-speed performance and simplified integration for industrial and embedded systems.

iWave’s SD Express IP Core enables efficient data transfer between host processors and SD Express storage devices, supporting PCIe Gen3 x1 interface and UHS-II/III modes. With its high-speed data transfer capabilities and seamless integration into FPGA-based systems, it offers a reliable solution for applications requiring fast and secure data storage interfaces.