Talk:Lattice Semiconductor

Latest comment: 2 years ago by MaryGaulke in topic 2021 COI edit requests

COI edit requests edit

Hi! I'm posting here on behalf of Lattice Semiconductor with a few requests:

Lead edit

In infobox, update

| revenue = $366.1 million (2014)[1]
| net_income =   $48.6 million (2014)[1]
| num_employees = 784 (2015, full-time)[1]

to

| revenue = $404.1 million (2019)
| net_income =   $43.5 million (2019)
| num_employees = 747
| num_employees_year = 2019[2]
  Done Updated on 13 August. Mary Gaulke (talk) 17:58, 13 August 2020 (UTC)Reply

In first sentence, update high-performance to low-power[3] and delete , CPLDs, & SPLD from the parenthetical so that only FPGAs are specified, since those are now the company's focus.[4]

Update

Founded in 1983, the company by 2014 was employing about 700 people and had annual revenues of around $300 million.[5]

to

Founded in 1983, the company has more than 700 employees and an annual revenue of more than $400 million as of 2019.[2]
  Done P,TO 19104 (talk) (contribs) 20:09, 22 August 2020 (UTC)Reply

History edit

Add to end of section:

Activist investor Lion Point Capital purchased a six percent stake in Lattice in February 2018.[6] The next month the company filled three new seats on its board with independent directors supported by Lion Point.[7] That same year, Lattice replaced several members of its leadership team, including bringing in a new president and CEO, Jim Anderson, who previously worked at Advanced Micro Devices.[8] Under the new leadership, Lattice shifted the company's focus entirely to low-power field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).[4]
  Done P,TO 19104 (talk) (contribs) 20:09, 22 August 2020 (UTC)Reply

Operations edit

In my opinion, the first paragraph of this section would make more sense broken into a new "Products" section, leaving the second paragraph to constitute the "Operations" section.

  Unnecessary P,TO 19104 (talk) (contribs) 20:09, 22 August 2020 (UTC)Reply

References

  1. ^ a b c "FY2014 Form 10K". EDGAR. United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  2. ^ a b "United States Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-K". Lattice Semiconductor. 28 December 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  3. ^ Spencer, Malia (7 March 2019). "How Lattice Semiconductor survived a scuttled $1.3B deal, a powerful activist investor and big changes at the top". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  4. ^ a b Kanaval, Stephen L. (16 January 2020). "Lattice Semiconductor: Strong Growth Under New Management". Equities News. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  5. ^ Stevens, Suzanne (October 12, 2010). Lattice hires Darin Billerbeck as CEO Portland Business Journal.
  6. ^ Spencer, Malia (5 February 2018). "Activist investor buys 6% stake in Lattice Semiconductor". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  7. ^ Spencer, Malia (7 March 2018). "Lattice strikes deal with activist investor, expands board". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  8. ^ Spencer, Malia (7 March 2019). "How Lattice Semiconductor survived a scuttled $1.3B deal, a powerful activist investor and big changes at the top". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 8 July 2020.

Due to my COI, I won't be editing directly. I appreciate any help or feedback. Thank you! Mary Gaulke (talk) 19:34, 10 July 2020 (UTC)Reply

@MaryGaulke: I have made certain changes as requested; see above. P,TO 19104 (talk) (contribs) 20:10, 22 August 2020 (UTC)Reply

a few more edit requests edit

Hi! A few more requests from me, all in the "Operations" section. Again, as I noted above, I have a COI and won't be editing the article directly.

Lattice's main products are the ECP and XP series of FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays), the Mach series of CPLDs (complex programmable logic devices), the ispPAC POWR series of programmable power management products (programmable mixed signal FPAA) and Lattice Diamond design software.[2] At the 90 nm node, Lattice offers a variety of FPGA devices.
to
Lattice's main products are the ECP and Certus-NX series of general purpose FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays),[3] as well as CrossLink FPGAs for video bridging and processing,[4] iCE FPGAs for low-power applications,[5] and MachXO FPGAs for control and security.[6][7] Other products include the sensAI[8] and mVision solution stacks,[9] its Radiant[10] and Diamond design software,[11] and its Propel design environment.[12] The Lattice Nexus Platform is a low-power FPGA platform that uses the 28 nm fully depleted silicon-on-insulator fabrication process.[13]
(Adding refs and information based on refs.)
  • Update
The company employs 700 people worldwide, with approximately 250 of those at company headquarters.
to
The company employs more than 700 people worldwide as of 2019.[14]

References

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Kanaval was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Morris, Kevin (June 29, 2010). Lattice Turns Up the Tools Electronic Engineering Journal.
  3. ^ Ward-Foxton, Sally (24 June 2020). "Lattice Reinvents General-Purpose FPGA Offering". EE Times. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  4. ^ Ward-Foxton, Sally (30 September 2019). "Instant-On Video Bridge Affirms Lattice Refocus". EE Times. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  5. ^ Maxfield, Clive (11 March 2013). "Lattice unveils world's smallest FPGA for miniature systems". EE Times. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  6. ^ Ward-Foxton, Sally (21 May 2019). "Lattice Adds Hardware Security; Improves AI". EE Times. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  7. ^ Morris, Kevin (30 May 2019). "Edge FPGAs for Security and AI". EEJournal. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  8. ^ Ward-Foxton, Sally (21 May 2019). "Lattice Adds Hardware Security; Improves AI". EE Times. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  9. ^ Morris, Kevin (3 March 2020). "Lattice mVision Stack". EEJournal. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  10. ^ Cohen, Perry (2 July 2020). "Lattice Releases Radiant 2.1". Embedded Computing Design. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  11. ^ Morris, Kevin (June 29, 2010). Lattice Turns Up the Tools Electronic Engineering Journal.
  12. ^ Manners, David (4 June 2020). "Lattice software accelerates low power FPGA app development". Electronics Weekly. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  13. ^ Ward-Foxton, Sally (11 December 2019). "Lattice Unveils First FPGAs on FD-SOI". EE Times. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  14. ^ Cite error: The named reference annual 2019 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

Thanks for any help/feedback! Mary Gaulke (talk) 22:40, 25 August 2020 (UTC)Reply

Hi @MaryGaulke:, here is my response to your request edit:
Update 1:   Done
Update 2:  Partly done. Too many products were listed and I doubt they are all notable. I kept the first part of the paragraph and wikilinked iCE (if it has an article, it's probably notable to include.) If you think another product should be listed, please post below. I removed the 90 nm node sentence because I have no idea what that refers to and Wikipedia should be written to be understandable to non-experts in this field.
Update 3:   Done
I have closed this ticket. Please respond below if you have any questions or concerns. Z1720 (talk) 01:29, 5 December 2020 (UTC)Reply

2021 COI edit requests edit

Hi! I'm a COI editor for Lattice, here with some new requests:

Lead edit

  • Update
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation is an American manufacturer of high-performance programmable logic devices (FPGAs, CPLDs, & SPLDs).[1] The company has more than 700 employees and an annual revenue of more than $400 million as of 2019.[2]
to
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation is an American semiconductor company specializing in the design and manufacturing of low power, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).[3] Headquartered in the Silicon Forest area of Hillsboro, Oregon,[4] the company also has operations in Shanghai,[5] Manila,[6] and Singapore.[7] Lattice Semiconductor has more than 700 employees and an annual revenue of more than $400 million as of 2019.[2]
Using the "Chappatta" ref name in use in the article.[4]
  • Move from lead into History section:
In 2011,[needs update] the Oregon-based company was ranked third among the world's makers of field programmable gate array (FPGA) devices[8] and second for CPLDs & SPLDs.[9]
And update accordingly:
In 2011, the company was ranked third among the world's makers of field programmable gate array (FPGA) devices[10] and second for CPLDs & SPLDs.[9]

History edit

  • I think it makes sense to break this section into subsections. I propose "Founding and early growth" for the first four paragraphs, "Acquisitions and leadership changes" for the next three paragraphs, and "Since 2016" for the last two paragraphs.
  • The level of detail included on quarterly financial results strikes me as WP:UNDUE. I propose deleting
For the first quarter of 2012 Lattice reported revenue of $71.7 million.[11] Lattice reported revenue of $70.8 million for the second quarter of 2012.[12]
and
In October 2012, the company announced third quarter revenue of $70.9 million and restructuring that included job lay-offs.
  • Add to end of section:
Lattice acquired computer vision software company Mirametrix in November 2021.[13][14]

Products edit

  • Split first paragraph of "Operations" into new section:
Lattice manufactures field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs),[15] programmable mixed-signal and interconnect products, related software and intellectual property (IP).[16] Lattice's main products are the ECP and Certus-NX series of general purpose FPGAs,[17] CrossLink FPGAs for video bridging and processing,[18] iCE FPGAs for low-power applications,[19] and MachXO FPGAs for control and security.[20][21] Products are used in a variety of end uses, such as flat-panel televisions and laptops.[22]
  • And update the above with some additions:
Lattice primarily focuses on small, efficient low-power field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).[23][15] It also sells programmable mixed-signal and interconnect products, related software and intellectual property (IP),[24] for applications from edge computing[25] to cloud computing.[26] Lattice's main products are the ECP and Certus-NX series of general purpose FPGAs,[27] CrossLink FPGAs for video bridging and processing,[28] iCE FPGAs for low-power applications,[29] and MachXO FPGAs for control and security.[30][31] Products are used in a variety of end uses, such as flat-panel televisions and laptops.[22]
Lattice's software offerings include design tools Diamond,[32] Radiant,[33] and Propel.[34] It also provides solution stacks, including mVision, designed for machine vision in power-constrained designs;[35] sensAI, designed to integrate machine learning into internet of things applications;[36] Automate, designed to facilitate industrial applications like robotics and real-time networking in settings like automated factories and warehouses;[37] and Sentry, for security.[38]

Thanks for any help/feedback! Mary Gaulke (talk) 05:04, 10 December 2021 (UTC)Reply

Hi Mary Gaulke, I have reviewed each of the proposed changes (thank you for the clear description of what was being changed). You are approved to make the requested edits. One note: when you remove the "(FPGAs, CPLDs, & SPLDs)" in the opening sentence, please link the first instance that they are referred to in the article, since those links will be removed by your changes. Best, SpencerT•C 01:22, 16 January 2022 (UTC)Reply
Thank you kindly for the review! I believe we are all set now, including the CPLDs and SPLDs links. Mary Gaulke (talk) 19:26, 16 January 2022 (UTC)Reply

References

  1. ^ Ken Cheung, EDA Geek. "Lattice Semiconductor Unveils ispLEVER Classic v1.2 Design Tool Suite Archived 2015-06-06 at the Wayback Machine." August 25, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
  2. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference annual 2019 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Maxfield, Max (22 December 2016). "Lattice introduces iCE40 UltraPlus high-performance low-power FPGAs". EETimes. Archived from the original on 30 January 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2017.
  4. ^ a b Brian Chappatta, Bloomberg Businessweek. "Silicon Forest Baseball Wager Penalizes Oregon City: Muni Credit." Sep 25, 2012. Retrieved Dec 21, 2012.
  5. ^ Spencer, Malia (18 July 2018). "As it drops a business unit, Lattice reflects on being ahead of its time". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Lattice's Philippines Facility Receives Industry Recognized ISO9000 Certification - Lattice Semiconductor". Lattice Semiconductor (Press release). 23 January 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  7. ^ Happich, Julien (26 February 2010). "Lattice inaugurates Asia operation center in Singapore". EETimes. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  8. ^ FPGA Developer, July 15, 2011 List and comparison of FPGA companies
  9. ^ a b Baldwin, Howard (June 22, 2006). "Dynamic Duo Still Dominate Programmable Logic". Movers and Shakers 2006. EDN. Archived from the original on October 10, 2007. Retrieved 2007-07-31.
  10. ^ FPGA Developer, July 15, 2011 List and comparison of FPGA companies
  11. ^ Rogoway, Mike (April 19, 2012). "Lattice Semi slips into the red as sales fall 13 percent in first quarter". The Oregonian. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
  12. ^ Rogoway, Mike (July 19, 2012). Lattice Semiconductor reports lower quarterly results The Oregonian.
  13. ^ Singh, Preeti (15 November 2021). "Lattice Semiconductor acquires software firm Mirametrix". Seeking Alpha. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  14. ^ Manners, David (16 November 2021). "Lattice buys Mirametrix". Electronics Weekly. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  15. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Kanaval was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  16. ^ Clive Maxfield, EE Times. "Lattice enhances its wireless base station portfolio." Jun 23, 2008. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  17. ^ Ward-Foxton, Sally (24 June 2020). "Lattice Reinvents General-Purpose FPGA Offering". EE Times. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  18. ^ Ward-Foxton, Sally (30 September 2019). "Instant-On Video Bridge Affirms Lattice Refocus". EE Times. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  19. ^ Maxfield, Clive (11 March 2013). "Lattice unveils world's smallest FPGA for miniature systems". EE Times. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  20. ^ Ward-Foxton, Sally (21 May 2019). "Lattice Adds Hardware Security; Improves AI". EE Times. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  21. ^ Morris, Kevin (30 May 2019). "Edge FPGAs for Security and AI". EEJournal. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  22. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference ceo was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  23. ^ O'Shea, Dan (6 July 2021). "Lattice intros next Nexus FPGA as market change looms". FierceElectronics. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  24. ^ Clive Maxfield, EE Times. "Lattice enhances its wireless base station portfolio." Jun 23, 2008. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  25. ^ Leopold, George (25 August 2021). "Lattice Semi Tunes its FPGA for Auto Apps". EE Times Asia. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  26. ^ Spencer, Malia (12 March 2018). "Lattice Semiconductor CEO to retire this week". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  27. ^ Ward-Foxton, Sally (24 June 2020). "Lattice Reinvents General-Purpose FPGA Offering". EE Times. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  28. ^ Ward-Foxton, Sally (30 September 2019). "Instant-On Video Bridge Affirms Lattice Refocus". EE Times. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  29. ^ Maxfield, Clive (11 March 2013). "Lattice unveils world's smallest FPGA for miniature systems". EE Times. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  30. ^ Ward-Foxton, Sally (21 May 2019). "Lattice Adds Hardware Security; Improves AI". EE Times. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  31. ^ Morris, Kevin (30 May 2019). "Edge FPGAs for Security and AI". EEJournal. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  32. ^ Martin, Nichols (17 March 2021). "Lattice Semiconductor Products Added to DARPA Researchers' Resource Pool". ExecutiveBiz. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  33. ^ Flaherty, Nick (23 June 2021). "Lattice takes on Intel and Xilinx with 100,000 gate FPGA". eeNews Europe. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  34. ^ Flaherty, Nick (25 August 2021). "Lattice drives its FPGAs into automotive". eeNews Automotive. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  35. ^ Morris, Kevin (3 March 2020). "Lattice mVision Stack". EEJournal. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  36. ^ Francis, Sam (21 May 2018). "Lattice Semiconductor launches 'complete hardware stack'". Robotics & Automation News. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  37. ^ O'Shea, Dan (11 May 2021). "Lattice aims new stack at industrial automation market". FierceElectronics. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  38. ^ Flaherty, Nick (2 March 2021). "Lattice boosts FPGA security stack". eeNews Europe. Retrieved 28 October 2021.

What is ECP3 edit

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