- Arteris (AIP, Financial) partners with Whalechip to enhance AI and semiconductor capabilities.
- FlexNoC 5 technology targets AI, autonomous driving, cloud, and blockchain applications.
- The partnership focuses on resolving memory access bottlenecks in modern chip designs.
In a recent development, Arteris, Inc. (AIP), a leading provider of system IP for semiconductor creation, has announced a strategic partnership with Whalechip. The collaboration involves the licensing of Arteris' FlexNoC 5 network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect IP, aimed at designing a custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) focusing on near-memory computing (NMC).
The implementation of FlexNoC 5 technology in Whalechip's custom ASIC is set to address critical memory access bottlenecks in contemporary chips. This solution supports a wide array of applications, including artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, cloud servers, and blockchain computing. Arteris' technology offers advanced physical awareness capabilities that are instrumental in minimizing development time while optimizing power consumption and die size.
Alex Yang, COO of Whalechip, emphasized the instrumental role of Arteris' best-in-class NoC technology and expert support in their silicon designs for AI and other high-performance computing applications. This partnership is a significant step for Arteris in strengthening its position within the competitive semiconductor IP market, specifically targeting memory bottleneck challenges in AI chip designs.
The FlexNoC 5 technology enhances system-on-chip (SoC) design success with its advanced capabilities, helping to lower power consumption, improve performance, and minimize die size. Such advancements are crucial as chip designs become increasingly complex and specialized, making system-level optimization technologies invaluable.
