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The CPU, or Central Processing Unit, is the central component of computer systems, acting as the brain that executes instructions and processes data. Our category of CPU semiconductor IPs offers a diverse selection of intellectual properties that enable the development of highly efficient and powerful processors for a wide array of applications, from consumer electronics to industrial systems. Semiconductor IPs in this category are designed to meet the needs of modern computing, offering adaptable and scalable solutions for different technology nodes and design requirements.
These CPU semiconductor IPs provide the core functionalities required for the development of processors capable of handling complex computations and multitasking operations. Whether you're developing systems for mobile devices, personal computers, or embedded systems, our IPs offer optimized solutions that cater to the varying demands of power consumption, processing speed, and operational efficiency. This ensures that you can deliver cutting-edge products that meet the market's evolving demands.
Within the CPU semiconductor IP category, you'll find a range of products including RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) processors, multi-core processors, and customizable processor cores among others. Each product is designed to integrate seamlessly with other system components, offering enhanced compatibility and flexibility in system design. These IP solutions are developed with the latest architectural advancements and technological improvements to support next-generation computing needs.
Selecting the right CPU semiconductor IP is crucial for achieving target performance and efficiency in your applications. Our offerings are meticulously curated to provide comprehensive solutions that are robust, reliable, and capable of supporting diverse computing applications. Explore our CPU semiconductor IP portfolio to find the perfect components that will empower your innovative designs and propel your products into the forefront of technology.
The Akida neural processor IP is a groundbreaking solution, touted as BrainChip's first-to-market digital neuromorphic processor. It emulates the human brain, processing only essential sensor inputs at the point of acquisition. This technology remarkably reduces latency, boosts precision, and significantly lowers power consumption compared to traditional methods. One of the IP's most compelling features is its ability to keep AI/ML tasks local, eliminating the need for cloud dependency while enhancing data security and privacy. Designed for both inference and on-chip learning at the edge, Akida offers a fully customizable event-based AI neural processor. Its scalable architecture supports up to 256 nodes connected via a mesh network, and each node comprises four Neural Network Layer Engines with configurable SRAM. This allows the processor to adjust dynamically for either convolutional or fully connected operations. Moreover, the processor is event-driven, meaning it utilizes data sparsity in activations and weights, drastically cutting down operations. This nature allows for efficient processing across various applications without the energy demands of a typical neural network accelerator, making it an optimal choice for high-speed, low-power computing needs.
BrainChip's Akida 2nd Generation is an enhanced version of their pioneering neuromorphic technology, designed to support a wider range of complex network models through advanced event-based processing. This iteration adds significant features such as 8-bit support for weights and activations, improving both energy efficiency and computational accuracy. The 2nd Generation builds upon the foundational Akida technology by expanding its capabilities for more sophisticated applications without increasing the need for cloud reliance. It is set to bring remarkable improvements in the deployment of intelligent applications across a variety of edge devices, supporting crucial functionalities like vision transformers and temporal event-based neural networks (TENNs). This platform is versatile and scalable, enabling processing across 1 to 128 nodes. Its design prioritizes privacy and security by ensuring that sensitive data remains on-device. Its unique advantage lies in reducing model storage requirements and offers increased operational efficiency, catering to the diverse needs of industries like automotive, healthcare, and industrial IoT.
The PolarFire FPGA series delivers cost-efficient and power-saving solutions in the mid-range FPGA market. These devices are capable of operating transceivers at speeds from 250 Mbps to 12.7 Gbps and contain logic elements ranging from 100K to 500K, along with up to 33 Mbits of RAM. This family champions best-in-class security and dependability, making it highly suitable for a wide spectrum of applications that require reliable and secure data handling. Their architecture is designed for optimal power efficiency, catering to industries that require stringent energy management. The versatility of the PolarFire range promises adaptability and responsiveness to evolving industry needs. Its implementation in sectors such as communications and industrial applications underscores its capacity to meet diverse and demanding technological requirements.
Cortus's Automotive AI Inference SoC is a powerful component at the crossroads of artificial intelligence and automotive technology. Engineered with RISC-V architecture expertise, this chip is poised to transform ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) by providing a cost-effective yet highly efficient AI processing solution. It has been designed to handle complex image processing and inference tasks akin to what Level 4 autonomous driving specifications demand, leveraging a power-efficient architecture to meet stringent automotive operational requirements. The chip features a 1.5 GHz core with 48 DLTOPS, designed on a 22nm process node, which significantly enhances its ability to execute teraflop operations while maintaining operational efficiency. This balance allows automotive developers to integrate advanced driver assistance without compromising the vehicle's overall performance and power budget, making it suitable for current mid-range car markets targeting enhanced driver support systems. By adopting this SoC, automakers can efficiently elevate their vehicle offerings to include state-of-the-art driver assistance, significantly reducing time to market and boosting competitiveness. Its optimization for Yolo-class image algorithms ensures it is at the cutting edge of usage in urban environments, offering smart, responsive driving capabilities necessary for the next generation of automotive innovation.
This version of the Artix 7A100T-2C FPGA module includes a powerful LWL-Transceiver, enhancing its communication capabilities. It retains the AMD Artix 7 XC7A100T-2CSG324C processor complemented by 32MB Flash for efficient data handling. Supporting a dual 50-pin header setup with 87 I/Os, this module is crafted for high-speed, reliable data transmission. Its design, focused on space efficiency, measures 3.5cm x 7.3cm, perfectly catering to applications requiring compact hardware solutions.
Cortus's high-performance RISC-V processor is an essential part of their portfolio, offering unparalleled oomph for applications needing significant computational power. As a world-class construction in processor design, this RISC-V 64-bit chip introduces innovative Out-of-Order (OoO) execution capabilities. Such performance ensures superior processing speeds necessary for edge computing devices as well as vast supercomputing systems that demand state-of-the-art low-latency multi-synchronous operations. The processor is designed to cater to a multitude of sectors, including desktop computing, servers, AI for ADAS, and mobile devices. It is characterized by a multi-socket, cache coherent implementation, ensuring efficient data exchanges crucial for modern AI workloads and algorithm-heavy applications. With an in-built vector and AI accelerator, along with a bioinformatics accelerator co-processor, this processor aligns performance with cutting-edge innovation, ensuring readiness for advanced computing environments. Utilizing the processor's robust capabilities, businesses can achieve enhanced computational power with minimal energy costs. Cortus's processor design continues to enable technological evolution across IT infrastructures, from high-performance desktops to intensive AI-driven automotive applications, ensuring that their clients can seamlessly adapt to the future of computing.
The ULYSS MCU family by Cortus represents a sophisticated range of 32-bit and 64-bit RISC-V automotive SoC solutions. Engineered to meet the demands of automotive applications, these microcontrollers cover a spectrum of vehicle functionalities from body control to ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). With solutions like the ULYSS 1 focusing on body control, running a single-core CPU up to 120 MHz, and other variants like ULYSS 3 with quad-core MPUs capable of 1.5 GHz for networking and ADAS applications, the ULYSS family is aptly equipped for modern vehicular computing requirements. Cortus has meticulously developed the ULYSS series to ensure high-performance capabilities combined with cost-effective production, aligning with the intense demands of automotive manufacturers. Whether it's powertrain management, safety features, or network interfacing, this family of MCUs delivers the speed and processing power necessary to tackle today's complex automotive challenges without compromising on energy efficiency. With the ULYSS series, automotive developers have the flexibility to tailor solutions that meet specific vehicle designs, supported by Cortus's extensive intellectual property portfolio. The combination of innovative RISC-V architecture and affordable performance ensures these MCUs are optimal for integrating advanced tech features in both present and forthcoming automotive models.
Veyron V2 CPU builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, enhancing capabilities to meet the demands of next-generation data environments. It offers improved processing speeds and efficiency, positioning it as a frontrunner for computing tasks requiring robustness and speed. Veyron V2 provides a modular design that supports various configurations, ensuring it meets specific client needs effectively. It maintains the impressive energy management features seen in the V1, enabling data centers to sustain high workloads while managing power consumption effectively, making it not only a powerful chip but also a cost-effective one. This makes Veyron V2 suitable for enterprises looking to upgrade their data processing capabilities while keeping operational costs manageable.
Ventana's System IP is a suite of essential components designed to optimize the performance of the Veyron CPUs within RISC-V systems. The integration of these IP products ensures that the Veyron CPUs can achieve maximum throughput and efficiency. These components include high-performance I/O interfaces and memory management units that facilitate rapid data movement and resource allocation within the processor architecture. The System IP is engineered to work in synchrony with Veyron processors, simplifying the design and deployment of new systems. It provides the building blocks for creating tailored solutions that can leverage the high-performance capabilities inherent to Ventana’s CPU designs. System IP is integral for enterprises aiming to streamline operations with reduced latency and optimally managed resources.
This FPGA module boasts an AMD Artix 7 XC7A100T-2CSG324C, providing robust field programmable capabilities ideal for seamless integration within a variety of systems. With 32MB of onboard Flash storage, this module facilitates efficient and high-speed data processing. For connectivity, it offers dual 50 pin headers and supports a total of 87 input/output configurations. The design emphasizes a compact size of 3.5cm x 7.3cm, ensuring it meets the needs of space-sensitive projects.
The iniCPU by Inicore is a formidable 8-bit microprocessor core that offers compatibility with Motorola's 6809 processor architecture. This core is engineered to integrate seamlessly into systems-on-chip, providing robust processing power for embedded applications where standard off-the-shelf solutions might not suffice for performance or customization needs. Its advanced features include illegal opcode recognition and direct memory management capabilities through an address expansion circuit, facilitating operations that span across peripheral components efficiently. This adaptability is complemented by seamless interfacing to external interfaces such as SDRAM and IO devices, ensuring wide-ranging applicability. The processor’s design upholds a fully synchronous architecture, eliminating timing inconsistencies and supporting high-speed operations up to 10 MIPS at 40MHz. Its C compiler, assembler, and debugger support streamline development and debugging processes, enhancing productivity and facilitating efficient system deployment. iniCPU's design independence makes it reusable across different technological platforms, promising longevity and versatility in diverse embedded system applications.
The Lotus 1 microcontroller is a premier Cortex solution designed to achieve optimal efficiency for a wide array of applications. This microcontroller integrates a RISC-V RV32IMAFC CPU, operating at frequencies up to 40 MHz, and is capable of supporting a diverse set of functions while maintaining ultra-low power consumption. The inclusion of floating-point capabilities and integer parallel operations enhances the processing power of this compact chip, making it apt for intricate embedded applications. Built with 24 KBytes of RAM and 256 KBytes of Flash memory, the Lotus 1 enables complex applications, such as advanced motor control or battery-operated devices, to be accomplished. With six independent 16-bit timers featuring PWM control, the chipset is perfectly suited for sophisticated motor control scenarios, like three-phase H-bridge operations. This versatility assures that the Lotus 1 can serve the requirements of consumer electronics, sensors, and energy-sensitive applications seamlessly. Cortus provides a comprehensive development board accompanying the Lotus 1, designed to facilitate streamlined integration and shorten development cycles. This support enables developers to leverage the full potential of the Lotus 1, ensuring project timelines are met without compromise. The Lotus 1 provides a solution to market challenges by combining versatility, low power demands, and processing prowess in a singular, economically viable microcontroller offering.
The Low Power RISC-V CPU IP by SkyeChip is designed around the RISC-V RV32 instruction set, making it suitable for low-power yet efficient computing solutions. Featuring 32 vectorized interrupts and supporting partial and full instruction sets as defined by RISC-V, this CPU IP targets machine mode operations. Its energy-efficient design makes it ideal for applications where power conservation is a priority, offering standard debugging as per the RISC-V specifications, and is well-suited for IoT and embedded system solutions that require compact and competent processing capabilities.
The NaviSoC represents ChipCraft’s flagship product, a revolutionary GNSS receiver integrated with an application processor within a single silicon die. This system-on-chip design offers an exquisite blend of high precision, enhanced reliability, and fortified security, all while maintaining low power consumption and compact size. Its flexible architecture allows for customization to align with user-specific requirements, making it a versatile solution for various industries. The NaviSoC's applications are extensive, spanning from location-based services and the Internet of Things to high-precision lane-level navigation and autonomous drones. Additionally, it serves significant roles in asset tracking, time synchronization, smart agriculture, and surveying and mapping. Such diversity showcases its adaptability and performance excellence. Through its innovative design, the NaviSoC optimizes for high drain environments demanding stability and functionality, making it ideal for evolving technology fields. This product underscores ChipCraft’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge, customer-oriented solutions designed to meet broad spectrum requirements in embedded systems and GNSS-based applications.
Bluespec's Portable RISC-V Cores are designed with versatility in mind, supporting platforms like Achronix, Xilinx, Lattice, and Microsemi. These cores facilitate both Linux and FreeRTOS, providing developers with an open-source development environment that simplifies the creation and management of RISC-V projects. By enabling users to leverage a broad range of platforms, these portable cores cater to a diverse set of application requirements. The integration of standard development tools ensures that developers can innovate seamlessly within familiar frameworks, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing development time.
The RV32EC_P2 is a 2-stage pipeline RISC-V processor core engineered to serve small, low-power embedded applications, focusing on executing secure and trusted firmware. It adheres strictly to the RISC-V RV32E base instruction set, with compliance to the RISC-V User-Level ISA V2.2, and supports an optional 'M' standard extension for arithmetic operations like integer multiplication and division. Its architecture includes a straightforward machine-mode with direct physical memory addressing, supporting 20 extended interrupts with vectored handling for rapid response. Designed for both ASIC and FPGA design processes, the processor can integrate application-specific instructions pertinent to DSP operations, featuring tightly-coupled memory interfaces for ROM and SRAM operations. The processor is complemented by machine-mode timers compatible with AHB and APB interfaces, enhancing its application breadth across differing performance environments. Furthermore, it employs a power-conserving clock gating mechanism during idle states to minimize power consumption. This processor core interacts seamlessly with memory blocks for code and I/O interfaces using AHB-Lite and APB interfaces. Its architecture ensures fast cycle instruction execution, with most completing in a single cycle, making it a suitable candidate for efficiency-driven applications. It is part of a broader suite equipped with development tools, encompassing a GNU tool chain and Eclipse IDE for firmware development, supported by ASTC's VLAB system-level design.
The RV32IC_P5 is an advanced 5-stage pipeline RISC-V processor core designed for medium-scale embedded systems requiring enhanced performance with cache memory capabilities. This core embraces a sophisticated architecture featuring a RISC-V RV32I base instruction set, compliant with User-Level ISA V2.2, and expands with 'A' extensions for atomic operations necessary in critical sections and multi-threaded environments. The inclusion of a predictive branch mechanism reduces latency, supported by branch prediction tools and configurable cache memory for minimizing response delays. This processor core offers comprehensive support for machine and user-mode operations, with optional PMP configurations for secure execution, managing memory access permissions across different execution contexts. Its flexible interrupt handling capabilities accommodate up to 1023 sources, extending support for complex, interrupt-laden environments. It interfaces with both tightly-coupled scratchpad memory and optional cache memories, contributing robustly to performance improvements for computational tasks. Analog interfaces via AHB-Lite offer memory extensions and controlled I/O operations, while the overall design benefits from compatibility with the GNU tool chain and Eclipse environment, promoting smooth firmware integration. ASTC’s VLAB tools further allow development across virtual environments, ensuring streamlined testing and validation processes.
Veyron V1 CPU is designed to handle a broad spectrum of data center workloads with competitive efficiency and performance. This RISC-V architecture showcases a blend of power and adaptability, making it suitable for high-intensity computing environments. The focus is on delivering top-tier processing capabilities without compromising on energy efficiency, making it ideal for modern data centers. Furthermore, Veyron V1 integrates seamlessly with other systems, enabling smooth data flow and process handling, which contributes to reduced operational costs and increased throughput. The architecture supports various interfaces, enhancing compatibility and extending its utility across diverse applications.