Intel Quartus Prime Design vs. Butterfly

Intel offers a comprehensive suite of development tools tailored for Altera FPGAs, CPLDs, and SoC FPGAs, catering to the diverse requirements of hardware engineers, software developers, and system architects. The Quartus Prime Design Software serves as an all-encompassing platform that combines the essential features necessary for designing FPGAs, SoC FPGAs, and CPLDs, addressing key areas such as synthesis, optimization, verification, and simulation. To facilitate high-level design, Intel provides a range of tools, including the Altera FPGA Add-on for the oneAPI Base Toolkit, DSP Builder, the High-Level Synthesis (HLS) Compiler, and the P4 Suite for FPGA, which streamline the development process in domains like digital signal processing and high-level synthesis. Furthermore, embedded developers can utilize Nios V soft embedded processors alongside an array of specialized design tools, such as the Ashling RiscFree IDE and Arm Development Studio (DS) specifically designed for Altera SoC FPGAs, thereby enhancing the software development experience for embedded systems. With these extensive resources, developers are well-equipped to efficiently create optimized solutions across various application domains, resulting in improved productivity and innovation in their projects. This comprehensive support ultimately empowers teams to tackle complex challenges and realize their design visions with greater ease.

The Butterfly iQ+ has been meticulously crafted to streamline the ultrasound process. Users can connect it to either an iOS or Android app, allowing them to quickly choose from 22 presets with a simple swipe of a finger, thus enabling instant scanning. Powered by our innovative Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology, this device pushes the limits of traditional ultrasound methods. It features patented on-chip digital micro-beamforming, which enables frame rates that are 15% faster and pulse repetition frequencies that are 60% quicker than conventional systems. Additionally, its 1.75D array beamforming is designed to reduce elevation beamwidth by an impressive 85%. This device employs a state-of-the-art low-noise, low-power semiconductor process, along with optimized electronics and a power-efficient FPGA, ensuring top-notch performance. Users can simply connect it to their mobile devices and begin scanning immediately, all while benefiting from Butterfly Education resources. The vivid color representation provided by the iQ+ allows for precise illustrations of hemodynamic flow, giving healthcare professionals the clarity they need. As the only device in the world utilizing Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology, it helps users efficiently detect A lines, B lines, and pleural irregularities, leading to faster and more accurate diagnostic results. This extraordinary tool not only improves scanning efficiency but also significantly enhances the standard of patient care. It stands out as a revolutionary advancement in medical imaging, making ultrasound more accessible and effective for practitioners everywhere.