QuickLogic announced that its embedded FPGA (eFPGA) Hard IP has been selected by the University of Saskatchewan’s Semiconductor Technology and Rad‑Effects Research Lab (STARR‑Lab) to power the next‑generation StarRISC Rad‑Tolerant RISC‑V Microcontroller. The partnership will allow researchers to prototype custom logic blocks, accelerators, and mission‑specific algorithms on a radiation‑tolerant device designed for space and high‑reliability environments.
The contract will be executed on GlobalFoundries’ 12 nm FinFET node, with QuickLogic delivering the eFPGA Hard IP on any new process node within four to six months. Once the core is established, QuickLogic’s Australis IP Generator can produce customer‑specific variants in weeks, positioning the company to capture incremental revenue from the university’s research and potential commercial spin‑offs.
The deal represents a significant operational milestone for QuickLogic, expanding its footprint in the space and critical‑infrastructure sectors where radiation tolerance is essential. By integrating eFPGA technology into the StarRISC platform, the lab gains post‑manufacturing flexibility that can accelerate development cycles for mission‑critical applications, a key differentiator in the ruggedized FPGA market.
QuickLogic’s focus on radiation‑tolerant eFPGA IP aligns with its broader strategy to serve aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. The partnership also demonstrates the viability of QuickLogic’s eFPGA solution on a mature 12 nm process, reinforcing confidence among potential commercial customers and validating the company’s technology roadmap.
While the financial terms of the contract are undisclosed, the collaboration signals a growing demand for QuickLogic’s specialized IP in high‑reliability markets. The university’s research activities could lead to future commercial spin‑offs, providing QuickLogic with a pipeline of new revenue opportunities and strengthening its position against competitors in the embedded programmable logic space.
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