Arteris Selected by Whalechip for Near-Memory Computing Chip
Arteris (Nasdaq: AIP), a system IP provider for semiconductor creation, announced that Whalechip has licensed its FlexNoC 5 network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect IP for a custom ASIC design focused on near-memory computing (NMC).
The FlexNoC 5 technology will be implemented in Whalechip's custom ASIC to address memory access bottlenecks in modern chips. The solution aims to support applications in artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, cloud servers, and blockchain computing. The technology offers advanced physical awareness capabilities that help minimize development time while optimizing power consumption and die size.
Arteris (Nasdaq: AIP), fornitore di IP di sistema per la creazione di semiconduttori, ha annunciato che Whalechip ha ottenuto una licenza per il suo IP di interconnessione FlexNoC 5 network-on-chip (NoC) per un progetto ASIC personalizzato focalizzato sul near-memory computing (NMC).
La tecnologia FlexNoC 5 sarà implementata nell'ASIC personalizzato di Whalechip per superare i colli di bottiglia nell'accesso alla memoria nei chip moderni. La soluzione è pensata per supportare applicazioni in intelligenza artificiale, guida autonoma, server cloud e calcolo blockchain. Questa tecnologia offre avanzate capacità di consapevolezza fisica che aiutano a ridurre i tempi di sviluppo ottimizzando contemporaneamente il consumo energetico e la dimensione del die.
Arteris (Nasdaq: AIP), proveedor de IP de sistema para la creación de semiconductores, anunció que Whalechip ha licenciado su IP de interconexión FlexNoC 5 network-on-chip (NoC) para un diseño ASIC personalizado enfocado en near-memory computing (NMC).
La tecnología FlexNoC 5 se implementará en el ASIC personalizado de Whalechip para abordar los cuellos de botella en el acceso a memoria en chips modernos. La solución está destinada a soportar aplicaciones en inteligencia artificial, conducción autónoma, servidores en la nube y computación blockchain. La tecnología ofrece capacidades avanzadas de conciencia física que ayudan a minimizar el tiempo de desarrollo mientras optimizan el consumo de energía y el tamaño del chip.
Arteris (Nasdaq: AIP)는 반도체 설계를 위한 시스템 IP 제공업체로서, Whalechip이 FlexNoC 5 네트워크 온 칩(NoC) 인터커넥트 IP를 맞춤형 ASIC 설계에 라이선스 받았다고 발표했습니다. 이 설계는 근거리 메모리 컴퓨팅(NMC)에 중점을 두고 있습니다.
FlexNoC 5 기술은 Whalechip의 맞춤형 ASIC에 적용되어 현대 칩의 메모리 접근 병목 현상을 해결할 예정입니다. 이 솔루션은 인공지능, 자율주행, 클라우드 서버, 블록체인 컴퓨팅 등의 응용 분야를 지원하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 기술은 개발 시간을 최소화하면서 전력 소비와 칩 면적을 최적화하는 고급 물리 인식 기능을 제공합니다.
Arteris (Nasdaq : AIP), fournisseur d’IP système pour la création de semi-conducteurs, a annoncé que Whalechip a licencié son IP d’interconnexion FlexNoC 5 network-on-chip (NoC) pour une conception ASIC personnalisée axée sur le near-memory computing (NMC).
La technologie FlexNoC 5 sera intégrée dans l’ASIC personnalisé de Whalechip afin de résoudre les goulots d’étranglement liés à l’accès à la mémoire dans les puces modernes. Cette solution vise à soutenir des applications dans l’intelligence artificielle, la conduite autonome, les serveurs cloud et le calcul blockchain. La technologie offre des capacités avancées de conscience physique qui permettent de réduire le temps de développement tout en optimisant la consommation d’énergie et la taille du die.
Arteris (Nasdaq: AIP), ein Anbieter von System-IP für die Halbleiterentwicklung, gab bekannt, dass Whalechip seine FlexNoC 5 Network-on-Chip (NoC) Interconnect-IP lizenziert hat für ein kundenspezifisches ASIC-Design, das auf Near-Memory Computing (NMC) ausgerichtet ist.
Die FlexNoC 5-Technologie wird in Whalepchips kundenspezifischem ASIC implementiert, um Engpässe beim Speicherzugriff in modernen Chips zu beheben. Die Lösung soll Anwendungen in den Bereichen Künstliche Intelligenz, autonomes Fahren, Cloud-Server und Blockchain-Computing unterstützen. Die Technologie bietet fortschrittliche physikalische Awareness-Funktionen, die helfen, die Entwicklungszeit zu minimieren und gleichzeitig den Energieverbrauch und die Die-Größe zu optimieren.
- Strategic partnership with Whalechip for AI and autonomous driving applications
- Technology addresses critical memory access bottlenecks in modern chips
- FlexNoC 5 enables improved SoC design with reduced development time
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Arteris' licensing deal with Whalechip for their FlexNoC 5 IP strengthens their position in the AI chip infrastructure market.
This licensing agreement with Whalechip represents a strategic win for Arteris in the increasingly competitive semiconductor IP market. Whalechip's selection of FlexNoC 5 for their near-memory computing ASIC validates Arteris' technology leadership in network-on-chip solutions. The deal specifically targets the memory bottleneck challenge that plagues modern AI chip designs, where data movement between processors and memory consumes significant power and creates performance limitations.
The partnership has significant implications for Arteris' market positioning. By securing implementation in custom ASICs targeting artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, cloud servers, and blockchain computing, Arteris gains exposure across multiple high-growth semiconductor segments. Near-memory computing architectures are particularly valuable for AI workloads where massive parallel processing requires efficient data movement between compute units and memory.
FlexNoC 5's physical awareness capabilities provide Whalechip with critical optimizations for power, performance, and area (PPA) - the three fundamental metrics that determine commercial success for any semiconductor product. This design win demonstrates Arteris' ability to address complex integration challenges in advanced process nodes where interconnect optimization becomes increasingly critical for overall system performance.
For investors, this represents continued market validation of Arteris' IP portfolio and suggests solid positioning in the AI semiconductor supply chain, where system-level optimization technologies are increasingly valuable as chip designs grow more complex and specialized.
FlexNoC 5 network-on-chip interconnect IP from Arteris licensed by Whalechip, providing connectivity and enabling superior performance, area, and power for custom ASIC
CAMPBELL, Calif., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a market reshaped by the compute demands of AI, Arteris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIP), a leading provider of system IP for accelerating semiconductor creation, today announced that Whalechip has licensed Arteris’ FlexNoC 5 network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect IP. Arteris’ physically aware NoC IP will be used in the design of a custom ASIC that will enable advanced near-memory computing (NMC) architecture.
Memory access remains a bottleneck for many modern chips. Whalechip specializes in developing custom ASICs, processors, and computing system-level solutions that advance the future of memory computing.
“Arteris is the proven industry leader for system IP with innovative and reliable technology such as FlexNoC 5 that will enable us to deliver on our custom ASIC vision,” said Alex Yang, COO of Whalechip. “The best-in-class NoC technology and expert support from Arteris will be instrumental in our silicon designs for artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, cloud servers interconnected computing, and blockchain computing power infrastructure layer.”
“Our FlexNoC 5 IP technology is enabling power-efficient and performance-optimized AI SoCs across the globe,” said K. Charles Janac, president and CEO of Arteris. “We are pleased to support Whalechip with their NMC designs focused on computational efficiency in AI applications, helping to deliver the optimal balance of power, performance, and area that is required to deliver advanced computing for today’s market.”
FlexNoC 5 interconnect IP enables efficient, high-performance network-on-chip (NoC) designs for complex SoCs. It improves SoC design success with its advanced physical awareness capability that minimizes development time, improves performance, lowers power consumption, and minimizes die size for applications such as AI. Learn more at arteris.com/FlexNoC.
About Arteris
Arteris is a global leader in system IP used in semiconductors to accelerate the creation of high-performance, power-efficient silicon. Arteris network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect IP and system-on-chip (SoC) integration automation software are used by the world's top semiconductor and technology companies to improve overall performance, engineering productivity, reduce risk, lower costs, and bring complex designs to market faster. Learn more at arteris.com.
About Whalechip
WHALECHIP Co., Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor and system solutions provider dedicated to technological innovation. They specialize in the development of HPC ASICs and processors and deliver HPC computing system-level solutions. Learn more at www.whalechip.com.
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