Vivado is a software suite developed by Xilinx, used for designing and implementing programmable logic devices (PLDs), such as field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs). It provides the tools necessary to design, verify, and implement logic circuits, and includes features such as synthesis, simulation, and place and route. Vivado is often used in industries such as telecommunications, automotive, consumer electronics, and aerospace. It is considered to be a specialized skill because it requires extensive knowledge of digital design and FPGA architecture.