The Ncore Cache Coherent Interconnect by Arteris addresses the multifaceted challenges of multi-core ASIC design, offering a production-ready, highly configurable coherent NoC interconnect solution. Ncore is tailored for high-performance applications, supporting a variety of protocols compatible with Arm and RISC-V processors while enhancing inter-core communication and synchronization.
Ncore is designed with functional safety in mind, making it suitable for ISO 26262 certification, a crucial factor for safety-critical applications such as automotive systems. It ensures credible operation in these environments with built-in safety and reliability features, including FMEDA data and ASIL certification.
The IP supports multi-protocol coherency with CHI-B, CHI-E, and ACE alongside I/O coherent agent interfaces, providing versatility and backward compatibility for diverse SoC architectures. Enhanced with unique proxy caches, Ncore lowers power requirements while maintaining high performance, offering a scalable, power-efficient interconnect fabric suitable for a wide array of system scales, from small embedded solutions to extensive multi-billion transistor designs.
