Semiconductor Manufacturing

Video, Imaging and Connectivity Solutions

Video, imaging, and connectivity solutions enable semiconductor manufacturing systems to process high-resolution images for inspection and metrology. These solutions include image processing pipelines, enhancement functions, and high-speed interfaces for connecting sensors and cameras. Altera FPGAs provide high-throughput, low-latency processing and flexible system integration, enabling scalable architectures for defect detection, wafer inspection, and advanced process monitoring.

• Altera Video and Vision Processing Suite
• Altera Sensor Interfaces
• Video Solution Stack
• Altera Devkits and Boards

10G/25G CoF (CoaXPress-over-Fiber) IP Core

The CoaXPress-over-Fiber (CoF) IP Core enables high-speed, long-distance connectivity for machine vision and AI systems by extending CoaXPress over standard fiber-based Ethernet interfaces. Supporting 10G and 25G data rates, it enables reliable, low-latency image transfer between cameras and frame grabbers. Implemented on Altera FPGAs, CoF allows scalable vision architectures with high bandwidth, reduced CPU overhead, and flexible deployment across extended industrial environments. 

800G Ethernet IP Core

The 800G Ethernet IP Core enables ultra-high bandwidth data transfer for machine vision and AI systems handling massive image and sensor data streams. Designed for high-performance FPGA platforms, it supports next-generation networking for distributed vision processing and AI workloads. By enabling efficient, low-latency data movement across systems, this IP allows scalable architectures for real-time analytics, high-resolution imaging, and data-intensive industrial inspection applications.

8b/10b Encoder Decoder IP

The 8B/10B Encoder IP Core enables reliable high-speed data transmission for machine vision and AI systems by ensuring signal integrity across serial interfaces. It converts data into balanced encoded streams that support error detection, clock recovery, and stable communication between devices. Implemented on Altera FPGAs, this IP is critical for vision pipelines requiring robust, synchronized data transfer across cameras, sensors, and processing systems.

Industrial Networking IP - ExpEther

ExpEther enables semiconductor manufacturing systems to extend PCIe connectivity over Ethernet, supporting distributed processing architectures across inspection and compute platforms. This allows high-bandwidth, low-latency data transfer between imaging systems, accelerators, and analytics engines. Implemented on Altera FPGAs, ExpEther enables scalable, disaggregated architectures that optimize performance and flexibility for data-intensive semiconductor manufacturing workflows.

TSN (Time Sensitive Network) 

Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) enables deterministic, low-latency communication for machine vision and AI systems operating over industrial Ethernet. It ensures precise time synchronization and reliable data delivery between cameras, sensors, and processing nodes, even in congested networks. Implemented on Altera FPGAs, TSN allows converged network architectures that support real-time image transport and distributed AI processing, enabling scalable, high-performance vision systems for industrial automation and inspection.

• IEEE802.1 TSN Switched End-Node by NetTimeLogic GmbH
• TSN Ethernet Endpoint Controller by CAST, Inc

Industrial Ethernet Solutions

Industrial Ethernet solutions enable machine vision and AI systems to communicate reliably across cameras, sensors, controllers, and edge compute platforms. Supporting multiple protocols such as PROFINET, EtherCAT, and Ethernet/IP, these solutions ensure deterministic performance and seamless integration across diverse industrial networks. Altera FPGAs provide a flexible platform for implementing and bridging protocols, enabling real-time data exchange, scalable architectures, and efficient deployment of distributed vision and AI applications.

• Flexible Industrial Ethernet Solution
• Partner Solution for EtherNet/ IP Adapter Subsystem