Arteris selected by Nextchip
Arteris’ FlexNoC network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect IP with the Functional Safety option provides Nextchip with optimal flexibility and superior performance to advance automotive technology including vision-based sensing edge to central architecture for ADAS.
Nextchip has licensed Arteris’ FlexNoC 5 interconnect IP with Functional Safety for their EFREET1 project for automotive vision. The physically aware, silicon-proven network-on-chip IP from Arteris supports the advancement of Nextchip’s next-generation vision technology products for the automotive industry.
Nextchip specializes in developing semiconductor designs for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Image Signal Processors (ISP), empowering automotive designers to create high-quality viewing cameras optimized for various lighting conditions, weather scenarios, and adverse conditions. Customers and industry partners regularly recognize Nextchip’s technology for its high signal image processing performance. The company sought out Arteris as a trusted technology provider to enhance its latest product innovations.
“Arteris is a recognized leader and their proven track record in the automotive industry is critically important to Nextchip. Our design cycle is more efficient given FlexNoC’s optimal mix of low power, performance, area efficiency and functional safety,” said Kyoung-Soo Kim, CEO of Nextchip. “Arteris provides excellent support and the flexibility and configurability of their network-on-chip IP empowers us to deliver the latest advancements in vision technology to our customers."
“We are pleased to work with Nextchip on its latest vision technology solutions for the automotive industry. We have deep expertise in this domain, supporting customers in advancing designs to deliver best-in-class technology,” said K. Charles Janac, president and CEO of Arteris. “FlexNoC 5 is a silicon-proven NoC IP that delivers high performance, with low power consumption and reduced congestion for improved area efficiency, including for mission critical applications such as automotive.”
The physical awareness feature provided with FlexNoC 5 in combination with the Functional Safety option, enables engineering teams to anticipate challenges early on, optimizing the design process and facilitating faster time to market.
