32-bit BA12 Optimized on ChipX Structured ASIC Platforms - ChipX and Beyond Semiconductor

ChipX Incorporated announced a partnership Beyond Semiconductor for a family of 32-bit processors. Many applications require 32-bit processing power to run real time operating systems (RTOS), process and modify data on the fly. With ChipX, designers can have access to the processor RTL for silicon validation in a FPGA and software development well in advance of the ASIC design. Beyond Semiconductor BA12 has been verified and optimized for use on ChipX Structured ASIC platforms. Performance exceeds 180MHz in 130nm Structured ASIC when implemented using standard place and route tools.

The BA12 consists of a 32-bit processor core that can be configured to include an MMU (Memory Management Unit), Instruction and Data Cache, Power Management, timers, serial port, and debug port options. Initially, three pre-defined and pre-verified platforms are available from ChipX: BA12 (plain processor), Kiwi platform (BA12 with quick memory and serial port), and Hawk platform (BA12 with memory management and instruction and data caches and frequently required peripherals). Custom versions are available upon request.

About ChipX
ChipX products are widely used in consumer equipment, computing peripherals, communication systems, industrial control, medical equipment, instrumentation and military/aerospace systems. Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, ChipX is a privately held corporation, founded in the U.S. in 1989.

About Beyond Semiconductor
Beyond Semiconductor supply embedded processor IP (Intellectual Property) company for digital consumer, networking, communications, personal entertainment and industrial applications. Beyond Semiconductor's product includes 32-bit embedded RISC/DSP processors, peripheral cores, software development tools,  and complete reference platforms that enable Licensees to quickly start with product development.

The BA12 line of 32-bit processors from Beyond Semiconductor is now available directly from ChipX for use in any ChipX portfolio product, including high volume Standard Cell ASIC, Embedded Array ASIC and Structured ASIC, with part prices starting below $1.

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