How COTS FPGA Technology Is Driving Faster, Smarter, System Design.

As industries increasingly rely on high-performance and adaptable computing, engineers are looking for ways to accelerate development without increasing complexity or risk. Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) FPGA technology is a powerful solution, enabling faster innovation across sectors including aerospace, AI, industrial automation, telecommunications, and embedded systems.

In his recent FPGA Horizons presentation, Flemming Christensen, CEO of Sundance, explored how modular FPGA platforms and System-on-Module (SoM) architectures are transforming modern system design. Rather than building hardware from scratch, development teams can leverage proven, production-ready FPGA modules that reduce engineering effort while maintaining flexibility, scalability, and performance.

Drawing on decades of industry experience and close collaboration with Trenz Electronic, the session highlighted how standardised platforms help shorten time-to-market, improve supply-chain stability, and support long product lifecycles. By adopting reusable hardware architectures, engineers can focus on innovation and application development instead of infrastructure challenges.

The presentation also reflected a broader shift within the FPGA industry toward modular design, hardware–software co-design, and collaborative ecosystems. As adaptive computing continues to evolve, COTS FPGA solutions are enabling organisations to design smarter, deploy faster, and build reliable systems with confidence.

Trenz Electronic will once again be exhibiting at Embedded World this year, located in Hall 5, Booth 5-140. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the company’s comprehensive portfolio of COTS FPGA solutions and speak directly with the team about specific application requirements and project needs.

Among the highlights at this year’s event is the launch of the new TE0825 UltraSOM+ MPSoC module. The module has already generated significant industry interest ahead of its official release. Additional details are provided below, and attendees are encouraged to visit the Trenz Electronic booth at Embedded World to learn more and see the technology firsthand.