Arteris selected by Whalechip for near-memory computing chip

Arteris (AIP) announced that Whalechip has licensed Arteris’ FlexNoC 5 network-on-chip interconnect IP. Arteris’ physically aware NoC IP will be used in the design of a custom ASIC that will enable advanced near-memory computing architecture. Whalechip specializes in developing custom ASICs, processors, and computing system-level solutions that advance the future of memory computing. “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.”