Acalis FAQ

CPU Tech’s unwavering commitment to innovation has given rise to a new class of semiconductor devices called Field Programmable MultiCore chips (FPMCs).  This new generation of programmable semiconductor devices combines the flexibility of FPGAs with the density, speed and low power of System-on-a-Chip.

The Acalis® family of Field Programmable MultiCores (FPMCs) is a sea of cores combined with a Programmable Interconnect Fabric™ (PIF) that can be configured in the field.  The cores are a combination of processor units, I/O processors, RAM memories, memory controllers, general logic, general I/O, and PIF connection units.  The exact type of cores and the number of each depends on the specific family member.

The Acalis products’ high level of integration and low power make them a good fit for space, weight and power constricted systems.  For example, sixty-four general purpose processors and floating point processors with I/O processors, interfaces and substantial memory subsystem fit within a space that is approximately four square inches and consume less than 260 Watts of power.

The Confidence of a Premier Alliance

Developed in collaboration with IBM, the Acalis FPMCs are being fabricated at the Trusted Foundry.  The combination of known Intellectual Property (IP), industry-leading SoC development tools, and trusted manufacturing source provides our customers the highest level of assurance.