The xcore-200 series stands out with its capability to offer robust solutions for the Internet of Things, providing phenomenal computation, DSP, IO, and control in a consolidated architecture. This series is divided into three device classes: the XU series supports USB interfaces, the XE series facilitates gigabit ethernet applications, and the XL series offers flash memory inclusion. This stratification allows designers to select solutions that are optimally aligned with their application's requirements, without compromising on performance.
Within the xcore-200, processing efficiency is elevated via a dual-issue processor pipeline, which aids in boosting compute performance significantly, even under constrained conditions. The chip's design can house between 8 to 32 logical cores, supporting dynamic task executions that include but are not limited to, complex DSP and standard computational operations. This flexibility extends to its communication protocol with a high-speed internal switch facilitating inter-core data transfer, enhancing the chip's utility in multi-threaded workloads.
Complementing its processing prowess, the xcore-200 features configurable I/O ports that bolster serial and parallel data operations, making it ideal for applications necessitating high-speed, real-time interaction with external systems. Additionally, the series incorporates secure boot features and on-chip memory ranging from 512KB to 1024KB, ensuring both operational security and ample data handling capacity.
