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Scale your NVIDIA platform for multi-sensor AI

NVIDIA Lattice30 Jun 2026
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Compute power from NVIDIA isn’t always enough for multi-sensor systems. Here’s how to combine it with FPGA-based sensor aggregation and Holoscan to unlock real-time, high-input applications.
 

Modern AI applications rely on multiple high-speed data sources – cameras, LiDAR, radar and more.
 
While NVIDIA platforms provide powerful compute, they often require additional support for:

  • Aggregating multiple sensor inputs
  • Normalizing data streams
  • Reducing system bottlenecks

The solution
Holoscan + FPGA = Scalable sensor integration
 
NVIDIA Holoscan enables real-time data processing pipelines but relies on efficient input orchestration. FPGAs act as the bridge by:
  • Consolidating and preprocessing sensor data
  • Standardizing communication in NVIDIA systems
  • Enabling deterministic, low-latency performance

 
Start with Lattice FPGAs for efficient edge designs
Lattice FPGAs provide a lightweight, power-efficient way to enable multi-sensor systems.

Key features

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FPGA-based interconnect

Enables adaptable interfaces for diverse sensors and performs data packetization with minimal delay

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Optimized GPU access

Moves data efficiently from DRAM to compute engines for rapid AI inferencing

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End-to-end efficiency

Reduces bottlenecks between sensor ingress and decision-making output

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Scalable and modular design

Allows developers to integrate multiple sensors without redesigning the entire system, reducing time to market

Best for:

  • Edge AI and embedded vision
  • Low-power environments
  • Rapid prototyping and deployment

Additional FPGA partners
Altera
  • High-performance, scalable architectures
  • Ideal for complex, high-bandwidth systems

Microchip
  • Strong in industrial and safety-critical environments
  • Deterministic performance and reliability

Build your multi-sensor system faster

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