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LDA Mezzanine and Standalone FPGA Solutions from LDA Technologies
FPGA hardware and IP for ultra-low latency network connectivity, order sending, and direct market access (DMA); supports major exchange protocols and advanced risk filters.
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FPGA and ASIC Solutions for Market Making/Proprietary Trading
Specialized hardware accelerators using Field-Programmable Gate Arrays or Application-Specific Integrated Circuits to achieve ultra-low latency for critical trading functions.
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Latency & Performance
(2 Yes /2 Known /10 Possible features)
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End-to-end system latency The total time taken from the arrival of market data to the execution of an order, measured under load. |
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Order processing speed Average time taken to receive, process, and send an order to the exchange. |
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Deterministic latency (jitter) Variation in latency; lower jitter ensures more predictable performance. |
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Message throughput Maximum number of messages the system can process per unit of time. |
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Tick-to-trade time Time between receiving a price update (tick) and sending a trading action. |
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Batch processing capability Ability to process multiple orders/quotes in parallel batches for efficiency. |
Parallel and batch order/quote processing supported by FPGA logic (source: product and solution overview). | |
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Multicore/parallel processing support Ability to utilize multiple hardware execution paths to increase speed. |
Solutions utilize multicore FPGA design and parallel packet processing (source: vendor's technical documentation). | |
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Interrupt processing efficiency Optimization of hardware interrupts for real-time responsiveness. |
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Clock synchronization accuracy Accuracy of timestamping and time synchronization across systems. |
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Hardware thread context switching Number of context switches per second supported by hardware threads. |
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Connectivity & Protocol Support
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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Exchange protocol support Native, high-performance support for popular market protocols (e.g., FIX, OUCH, ITCH, XPRS, proprietary protocols). |
Explicit support for major protocols (FIX, OUCH, ITCH, etc.) documented in product brochures (see solutions page). | |
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Direct market access (DMA) Provides direct, bypassed connectivity to the exchange’s matching engine. |
Product offers and advertises Direct Market Access (DMA) via FPGA hardware. | |
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Market data feed handling Support for raw multicast/unicast feeds, including normalization and decoding. |
Product supports raw multicast/unicast data feeds and normalization/decoding on FPGA (documented in technical materials). | |
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Multicast data support Ability to ingest and process multicast market data feeds with minimal packet loss. |
Specific claim of minimal packet loss ingesting market multicast feeds; core capability for high-frequency FPGA handlers. | |
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Network interface redundancy Capability to provide multiple redundant physical/network interfaces. |
Redundant network interface support noted in solution datasheets. | |
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FPGA-based TCP/UDP stack On-chip hardware implementation of network stacks for ultra-low latency. |
FPGA TCP/UDP stacks are directly called out as deployment options for minimal network latency. | |
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Feed handler capacity Maximum number of concurrent feeds supported. |
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Packet-per-second processing Capable of processing high packet rates, important for bursty trading periods. |
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Pluggable protocol modules Ability to extend support to additional protocols via add-on modules. |
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Smart order routing support Supports intelligent order routing directly from hardware. |
No information available |
Order Management & Execution
(3 Yes /3 Known /10 Possible features)
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Pre-trade risk checks Hardware-accelerated compliance and risk management prior to order release. |
Advanced pre-trade risk filters and compliance implemented as FPGA logic (solution brief). | |
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Order matching engine Capability to implement or interface with a low-latency order matcher. |
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Cancel/replace speed Time required to cancel or replace an order. |
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Batch order submission Ability to submit and process batched orders natively. |
Batched order submission directly enabled through hardware parallelism. | |
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Order book management On-chip maintenance and updating of order books at ultra-low latency. |
No information available | |
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Throttling & flood protection Protects against excessive order rates or malicious activity in hardware. |
FPGA risk logic provides order throttling/flood protection (noted in technical descriptions). | |
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Order deduplication Hardware-level identification and removal of duplicate orders. |
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Order-to-trade ratio enforcement Imposes market-compliant order/trade activity limits in real-time. |
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Position management Real-time tracking and updating of open positions in hardware. |
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Quote risk reduction Automatic quote removal based on preset risk parameters. |
No information available |
Product Flexibility & Customizability
(5 Yes /5 Known /10 Possible features)
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Reconfigurability (FPGA) Ability to reprogram logic without replacing hardware. |
FPGA logic is reconfigurable without hardware replacement (vendor documentation). | |
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Remote upgrade capability Support for remote re-flashing/upgrading of device firmware or logic. |
No information available | |
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Strategy code hot-swapping Allows replacement of business logic without system downtime. |
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Parameterization of trading logic Trading strategies can be dynamically tuned via external interfaces. |
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Custom protocol/handler development support SDKs/Toolkits available for building custom market interfaces. |
Vendor offers custom protocol handler and SDK tools for customers to adapt interfaces. | |
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Support for multiple asset classes Design supports cash equities, derivatives, FX, and other asset types. |
Product supports multiple asset types including equities, derivatives, FX (solutions page). | |
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API/SDK availability Provision of robust developer tools and APIs for user extensions. |
SDK and programmable APIs are available to customers (documented in product features). | |
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IP core reuse FPGA/ASIC logic blocks can be reused across multiple projects. |
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On-the-fly logic reload time Time it takes to upload a new strategy or logic image without cold restarting. |
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Simultaneous multi-strategy support Can run different strategies in parallel, isolated from each other. |
Multiple strategies can be deployed to independent partitions of the same physical FPGA device (vendor technical specification). |
Reliability, Redundancy & Fault Tolerance
(2 Yes /2 Known /10 Possible features)
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Dual-power supply support Capability to operate from redundant power sources. |
Redundant power supply hardware supported by standalone/rackmount LDA devices. | |
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Hot-swappable components Critical hardware modules can be replaced without system downtime. |
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Error detection & correction In-built mechanisms for detecting and correcting hardware errors (ECC). |
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Watchdog hardware Monitors hardware for lockups and initiates automated recovery. |
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Backup failover support Automatic switchover to redundant modules during failures. |
Failover mechanisms mentioned for critical deployments in vendor solution specification. | |
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Uptime/availability SLA Service level agreement for guaranteed uptime. |
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Hardware self-test Self-diagnostic routines initiated at startup or on-demand. |
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Component health monitoring Real-time monitoring/alerts for hardware status (temps, voltage, runtime errors). |
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Automatic error/fault logging Logs and notifies operators upon hardware or logic errors. |
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Mean time between failure (MTBF) Expected average operational lifetime before failure. |
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Security & Compliance
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Secure boot Only authenticated firmware/images are allowed to load on device. |
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Encrypted communication In-built support for data encryption over networks (TLS, IPsec, etc). |
Product literature notes support for network encryption (TLS) on management interfaces; hardware-level encryption not explicitly detailed. | |
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Access control & authentication Fine-grained user roles and hardware-level authentication mechanisms. |
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Audit trail logging Full traceability of system actions/changes for compliance. |
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Physical tamper detection Hardware detects and alerts on unauthorized physical access. |
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Hardware root of trust On-chip cryptographic anchors for strong security. |
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Regulatory reporting support Support for automated real-time regulatory data collection and reporting. |
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Order filtering for market integrity Rejects orders that violate exchange rules or regulatory requirements. |
No information available | |
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GDPR/data privacy features Capabilities for secure, auditable data handling per privacy regulations. |
No information available | |
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Configurable compliance checks Allows user-defined compliance/risk checks updated as regulations evolve. |
User-configurable compliance/risk filters are a differentiating feature (in marketing and technical notes). |
Monitoring, Analytics & Diagnostics
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Integrated system monitoring Live telemetry of latency, throughput, drops, and exceptions. |
No information available | |
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Customizable alert thresholds User-defined triggers for notifications and response actions. |
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Historical data logging Stores/analyzes trading, order, and latency events for post-mortem analysis. |
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Performance analytics dashboard Dashboards for visualizing key system and trading metrics. |
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Latency heat maps Granular visualization of latency sources and patterns. |
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On-chip hardware counters Track specific hardware metrics in real-time. |
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Remote diagnostics interface Access hardware diagnostics securely via remote connection. |
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Anomaly detection Automated identification of abnormal system or trading events. |
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Real-time order book visualization See, in real-time, order book changes as processed by hardware. |
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Comprehensive API for monitoring Expose all metrics and diagnostics via API for integration. |
No information available |
Integration & Ecosystem Support
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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OMS/EMS integration ready Proven connectors for popular Order/Execution Management Systems. |
OMS/EMS integration described as standard in deployment options (solutions web page and data sheets). | |
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REST/gRPC/other API support APIs for integrating application logic and control. |
API and SDK support for integration using REST/gRPC is mentioned. | |
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FIX protocol gateway Supports FIX protocol for external connectivity. |
FIX connectivity is a primary protocol supported by the product. | |
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Custom integration SDK SDK provided for bespoke integrations. |
SDK provided for custom integration by customer firms (mentioned in product FAQs and documentation). | |
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Simulated exchange/test harness Support for backtesting and simulated trade flows. |
Product supports backtesting/harness in simulation mode as per solution documentation. | |
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Linux/Windows driver availability Drivers for seamless operation with popular OS platforms. |
Provides Linux and Windows drivers for operation (solutions & download center). | |
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Cloud-adapted connectivity Supports hybrid or fully cloud-based deployments. |
No information available | |
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Debugging and profiling tools Integrated tools to debug and profile trading logic. |
No information available | |
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Support for co-packaged software Bundled software libraries/utilities for basic tasks. |
Product is delivered with bundled co-packaged libraries for common HFT tasks (custom order management, feed handlers). | |
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Versioning and rollback support Handles multiple firmware/strategy versions, can rollback in case of issues. |
Firmware can support multiple version rollbacks; versioning is part of the remote update toolchain (product documentation). |
Hardware, Footprint & Deployment
(3 Yes /3 Known /10 Possible features)
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Power consumption Typical or maximum power draw under load. |
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Physical form factor Supported deployment formats (PCIe card, appliance, rack-mount, etc.) |
Product line includes PCIe, stand-alone, and rack-mount form factors (solutions page). | |
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Operating temperature range Supported environmental operating temperatures. |
No information available | |
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Size/dimensions Physical size of the hardware unit. |
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Rack density Number of deployment units per rack. |
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Environmental certifications Certifications for datacenter or colo environment (RoHS, CE, FCC, etc). |
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Noise level Acoustic noise output for deployment environments. |
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Onsite/offsite installation service Vendor provides professional installation services. |
Vendor offers global on-site and remote installation and tuning for trading networks (source: solutions/services section). | |
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Hot/cold aisle compatibility Supports modern datacenter airflow management. |
No information available | |
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Upgradeable hardware modules Modular components for incremental upgrades. |
Products can be upgraded by module swap or logic reload without complete platform reinstallation (hardware manuals). |
Vendor Support & Service
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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24/7 technical support Round-the-clock access to technical assistance. |
Round-the-clock support promoted on vendor's support/contacts page. | |
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Dedicated support engineer Assigned support person for project lifetime. |
Dedicated support engineers available for enterprise customers (support options published). | |
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Knowledge base / documentation Vendor provides extensive user guides, FAQs, and troubleshooting. |
Comprehensive documentation, user manuals, and knowledge base available online. | |
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On-site training Training delivered at the client’s site. |
On-site training and onboarding as part of enterprise deployment contract. | |
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Remote support tools Vendor can securely access and troubleshoot systems remotely. |
Vendor uses remote tools for diagnostics and updates, per support documentation. | |
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Firmware/hardware update cycles Regular patches and updates are released on schedule. |
Firmware and driver updates are regular; customers notified via vendor portal. | |
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Community support/user forums Active user forums or groups. |
Community portals and forums available for integration and tuning questions (see support/community). | |
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Proof of concept (POC) services Support for POC, pilot deployments before large-scale rollout. |
Proof-of-concept deployment and pilot services documented as initial engagement steps. | |
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Third-party integration consultancy Vendor helps integrate product with third-party technology. |
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End-of-life (EOL) policy transparency Clear roadmap for support duration and upgrade path. |
End-of-life plans, support duration, and upgrade paths provided in product FAQ and documentation. |
Cost & Commercial Considerations
(4 Yes /4 Known /10 Possible features)
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Initial hardware cost Upfront purchase price of the system. |
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Annual maintenance/support costs Recurring yearly fees for vendor support and maintenance. |
No information available | |
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Software licensing flexibility Flexible terms (perpetual, subscription, usage-based). |
Flexible licensing and per-use/subscription terms for different business models (noted in commercial section). | |
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Upgrade costs Expected costs for future hardware or software upgrades. |
No information available | |
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Total cost of ownership (TCO) calculator Vendor supplies clear models for long-term cost analysis. |
No information available | |
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Volume/enterprise discounts Discounts available for large-scale or group purchases. |
Enterprise and volume pricing explicitly available on request (as per sales page). | |
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Warranty duration Duration of included manufacturer’s warranty. |
No information available | |
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Lease or rental options Non-purchase acquisition models available. |
Leasing and rental packages are referenced in some solution descriptions. | |
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Professional services fees Transparent pricing for consulting, integration, or customization. |
No information available | |
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Flexible payment terms Vendor offers alternative payment scheduling or structures. |
Flexible payment and financing structures described in commercial engagement documentation. |
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