Within the military and aerospace industry, engineers have taken to field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) for a myriad of applications, including secure communications, security, RADAR, sensors, and plenty more. Combining both technologies in a single module allows for increased flexibility and integration into ever-changing, easily updated systems, but there are differences between industrial-grade and commercial FPGAs.
One of the most notable differences in the industrial-grade FPGAs is their adherence to specific standards assuring that the modules can handle rough environments. They undergo rigorous lab simulation and testing before deployment to the vacuum of space aboard satellites. The following slideshow provides a sampling of the latest FPGA modules designed for the applications mentioned above and more.