Arteris IP Licenses to Whalechip for Custom ASIC Design

Arteris has been selected by Whalechip for their custom ASIC design using Arteris' FlexNoC 5 network-on-chip interconnect IP. The technology will enable advanced near-memory computing architecture, optimizing power efficiency, performance, and area for AI applications. Arteris' president and CEO, K. Charles Janac, said the company is pleased to support Whalechip in their NMC designs.

Arteris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIP), a leading provider of system IP for accelerating semiconductor creation, has been selected by Whalechip for their custom ASIC design using Arteris' FlexNoC 5 network-on-chip interconnect IP. The technology will enable advanced near-memory computing architecture, optimizing power efficiency, performance, and area for AI applications. Arteris' president and CEO, K. Charles Janac, expressed the company's pleasure in supporting Whalechip in their NMC designs [1].

Arteris' FlexNoC 5 interconnect IP is designed to improve SoC design efficiency by minimizing development time and power usage while optimizing performance and die size. This technology is particularly relevant in the AI semiconductor market, where memory access bottlenecks are a significant challenge. Whalechip, specializing in developing custom ASICs and system-level solutions, aims to enhance memory computing with Arteris' advanced NoC technology [1].

The partnership underscores Arteris' position as an industry leader in semiconductor solutions. Alex Yang, COO of Whalechip, highlighted Arteris' importance in achieving innovative ASIC designs for applications like AI and autonomous driving. The FlexNoC 5 IP is expected to support various applications including AI, autonomous driving, cloud servers, and blockchain computing [1].

However, reliance on a single technology and a single partnership may raise concerns about diversification and resilience. As the AI market rapidly evolves, meeting increasing customer expectations will be crucial for Arteris to maintain its reputation [1].

References:
[1] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/arteris-inc-licenses-flexnoc-5-ip-whalechip-advanced-near-memory-computing-architecture
[2] https://www.arteris.com/press-releases/arteris-selected-by-whalechip-for-near-memory-computing-chip/