Xylon Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation in Embedded Electronics

Jun. 17, 2025 – 

Over three decades, Xylon has consistently driven innovation in embedded systems, developing advanced solutions for automotive, defense, industrial automation, medical and other key sectors.

Zagreb, Croatia, June 17, 2025 – Xylon, an established name in automotive data logging and HIL market, and a leading provider of IP cores, design services and solutions for programmable FPGA/SoC, proudly marks its 30th anniversary in 2025. Over three decades, Xylon has consistently driven innovation in embedded systems, developing advanced solutions for automotive, defense, industrial automation, medical and other key sectors.

Founded in 1995, Xylon has grown through continuous innovation, strategic partnerships, and groundbreaking product developments. From its origins in FPGA-based graphics processors, the company has evolved into a trusted provider of scalable, high-performance embedded solutions.

Three Decades of Excellence

Xylon has led advancements in embedded electronics, particularly in FPGA-based imaging and video processing. The past decade has seen rapid growth in its flagship platforms—logiRECORDER and XYLON QUATTRO—used for automotive data logging and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation. These platforms demonstrate Xylon’s expertise in designing configurable FPGA-based hardware that surpasses the flexibility and performance of traditional PC and ASSP-based systems.

“We are incredibly proud to reach this milestone,” said Davor Kovačec, CEO of Xylon. “This anniversary is not only a celebration of our achievements but also a testament to the dedication of our team, the trust of our customers, and the support of our partners. We are more excited than ever about the future.”

Key Milestones

• 1995: Company founded to deliver efficient embedded systems using Xilinx FPGAs.
• 2000: Launched the logicBRICKS IP library; joined the Xilinx Alliance Program.
• 2004: First major automotive design win — FPGA graphics processor deployed in 500,000+ infotainment units for a European OEM.
• 2009: Opened Xylon Japan to enhance support for the Japanese market.
• 2010: Debuted four-camera Surround View ADAS and introduced a novel IP licensing model for prototypes and small production runs.
• 2011: Released a full-featured graphics processor with multi-OS support for Xilinx Zynq 7000 SoC.
• 2013: Launched logiADAK Driver Assistance Kit on Xilinx Zynq 7000 SoC; adopted in production vehicles.
• 2014: Expanded vision IP portfolio with an Image Signal Processing (ISP) pipeline and Face Detection/Tracking IP—Xylon’s first Driver Monitoring System (DMS).
• 2015: Introduced patented multi-camera vehicle-level calibration executed in seconds.
• 2017: Released logiRECORDER 2.0—a data logger for up to 12 video cameras and automotive networks. The first logicBRICKS in space.
• 2019: Launched logiRECORDER 3.0 Automotive HIL Video, featuring real-time hardware accelerators.
• 2021: Unveiled the HDR ISP IP Suite for parallel Ultra HD video input processing on Xilinx devices, reducing logic usage by up to 50%.
• 2022: Introduced a complete framework for Dynamic Function eXchange (DFX) – a feature that enables “hot swap” of programmable chip modules.
• 2023: Announced the XYLON QUATTRO L5 Autonomy Data Logging and HIL System and launched the ARTIEYE Driver Monitoring System Technology Suite.
• 2024: Enhanced the HDR ISP IP Suite with RGB-IR processing and introduced the logicBRICKS Vision AI Framework for fast inference on AMD adaptive SoCs.

Looking Ahead

As it enters its fourth decade, Xylon remains focused on innovation, particularly in AI-driven vision solutions to support real-time decision-making and automation. The company is investing heavily in its data logging and HIL platforms, aiming to integrate AI for faster data processing and expanded simulation capabilities for rigorous testing and validation.

Xylon continues to strengthen its global footprint, building strategic partnerships and delivering advanced embedded solutions worldwide.

“We’re not just reflecting on the past,” added Kovačec. “We’re focused on shaping the next 30 years—bringing cutting-edge design services and embedded technology to the forefront.”

About Xylon

Xylon specializes in automotive data logging solutions, IP cores, and FPGA/SoC-based design services. Since its founding in 1995, the company has grown into a key provider of embedded graphics, video, and vision solutions. Xylon is an AMD Adaptive Computing Premium Partner. Learn more at www.xylon-lab.com and www.logicbricks.com.