eFPGA, an Embedded Field-Programmable Gate Array, is a type of integrated circuit that can be configured by users after manufacturing and is usually integrated into a larger System-on-Chip (SoC) to provide hardware programmability.

The history of eFPGA can be traced back to that of FPGA. FPGA technology originated in the 1980s. In 1984, Xilinx launched the world's first FPGA product. However, the concept and practice of Embedded FPGA (eFPGA) gradually developed in the following years. The development history of eFPGA can be summarized as follows:

Early Exploration Stage (Late 1980s to Early 1990s)
After FPGA technology was widely accepted, researchers and enterprises began to explore applying FPGA technology to embedded systems to increase the flexibility and adaptability of the systems.

Technology Maturity (1990s to 2000s)
With the advancement of semiconductor processes, the structure and functions of FPGA became increasingly complex, and embedded FPGA technology gradually matured. During this period, eFPGA began to find its applications in specific fields such as communication and network equipment.

Market Application (Early 2000s to Present)
With the popularization of System-on-Chip (SoC) design, eFPGA, as an important component providing hardware programmability, has been applied in multiple industries, including wireless communication, video processing, data analysis and other fields.

Continuous Innovation (2010s to Present)
With the development of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and cloud computing, the demand for hardware programmability is increasing. eFPGA technology is also constantly advancing and innovating. New eFPGA architectures and design methods have been proposed to meet the needs of different application scenarios such as low power consumption and high performance.

The relatively well-known companies promoting eFPGA are Achronix and Quicklogic. In 2012, they had fully automated eFPGA structured design technology and corresponding customizable EDA tools, being pioneers in the industry. Before 2018, these two companies were quite active in China and had a great enlightening effect on China's technology and market.

Since its establishment, Zhongke Xinci has been committed to the research and development of programmable technology. At present, its first eFPGA IP commercial application has been taped out and achieved complete success. In 2024, Zhongke Xinci Technology has completed technical docking with several chip enterprises in the industry, and related cooperation is gradually advancing.

Zhongke Xinci will continue to improve its products and technology, giving users more freedom and choices in EDA tools and eFPGA IP, and creating a high-performance, low-power programmable technology service platform for customers.