Overview
Differentiated hardware tailored to the application requirements is essential to achieve optimal performance and energy efficiency. Customers can quickly create differentiated, domain-specific processors for their application needs with the help of Cadence Compute IP, which includes Tensiica Xtensa extensible processors, Tensilica application-specific DSPs, Neo NPUs, and system IP with network on chip (NoC). Part of the Cadence.AI Generative AI Platform, this broad range of high-performance application-specific IP includes a comprehensive development toolchain and unparalleled support.
Key Benefits
Rapid Architectural Exploration
Quickly and easily explore hardware and software tradeoffs while integrating Xtensa products into your SoC
Fully Automated Processor Development
Automatically generate processor extensions and matching software tools using the Tensilica Instruction Extension (TIE) language
Domain-Specific DSPs and Purpose-Built Processors
Enable hardware and software designers to create differentiated domain-specific solutions
Products
Choose from a broad portfolio of pre-defined DSPs and purpose-built processors for different market segments or start with our versatile Xtensa extensible processor platform
Partners
Cadence, through its Tensilica processor IP, brings together best-in-class products and services from industry leaders to help you accelerate the development of your SoC designs while meeting your demanding power and performance requirements. Browse the list of Tensilica processor IP service partners below.
Technologies
Functional Safety for Automotive
Cadence is committed to enabling Functional Safety applications across the Tensilica processor lineup, whether it's an off-the-shelf processor/DSP IP or a custom domain-specific processor for a specific application
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Tensilica Processor Technology
Differentiate, reduce time to market, add flexibility, and get the best performance, power, and area
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TIE
Customize your DSPs/processors for optimized performance, energy efficiency, and differentiation
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Development Toolchain
Create a perfect match for your application, guaranteed correct by construction
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Cadence is committed to keeping design teams highly productive with a range of support offerings and processes designed to keep users focused on reducing time to market and achieving silicon success.
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Online Support
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Xtensa Processor Generator (XPG)
The Xtensa Processor Generator (XPG) is the heart of our technology - the patented cloud-based system that creates your correct-by-construction processor and all associated software, models, etc. (Login Required)
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