"We have expertise in optimizing Xtensa processors for performance improvements that are orders of magnitude beyond the reach of conventional processor cores for demanding dataplane tasks such as VDSL2," stated UpZide's CEO, Dr. Mikael Isaksson. "For example, a critical part of the VDSL2 design is the FFT/IFFT unit. We evaluated a top-of-the-line DSP, which showed us that each 4K transform would need approximately 370 microseconds to execute at 200 MHz clock frequency, even with highly optimized code. This is too slow for VDSL2. Using Tensilica's technology, each 4K transform needs less than 80 microseconds to execute at 200MHz -- a significant improvement that meets the VDSL2 specifications."
"UpZide has proven they can optimize Tensilica processors for complex communications algorithms, and they are a strong addition to our list of authorized software design centers," stated Chris Jones, Tensilica's director of strategic alliances.
About UpZide
UpZide Technologies AB offers design services to companies who are designing integrated circuits for complex communications tasks, including VDSL2, UWB, and LTE. UpZide has considerable expertise in developing low-power, programmable solutions based on Tensilica's customizable Xtensa processor cores. For more information, see www.upzide.com.
About Tensilica
Tensilica, Inc. is the recognized leader in customizable dataplane processors. Dataplane Processor Units (DPUs) consist of performance intensive DSP (audio, video, imaging, and baseband signal processing) and embedded RISC processing functions (security, networking, and deeply embedded control). The automated design tools behind all of Tensilica's application specific processor cores enable rapid customization to meet specific dataplane performance targets. Tensilica's DSPs and processors power top tier semiconductor companies, innovative start-ups, and system OEMs for high-volume products including mobile phones, consumer electronics devices (including portable media players, digital TV, and broadband set top boxes), computers, and storage, networking and communications equipment. For more information on Tensilica's patented benchmark-proven DPUs, visit www.tensilica.com.
Editors' Notes:
-- Tensilica and Xtensa are registered trademarks belonging to Tensilica
Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
-- Tensilica's announced licensees include: ADDMM, Afa Technologies,
ALPS, Aquantia, Astute Networks, Atheros, AMD (ATI), Avision, Bay
Microsystems, Berkeley Wireless Research Center, Brocade, Broadcom, Cisco
Systems, CMC Microsystems, Conexant Systems, Design Art Networks, DS2, EE
Solutions, Epson, ETRI, FUJIFILM Microdevices, Fujitsu Ltd., Fujitsu
Microelectronics Ltd., Hudson Soft, iBiquity Digital, Ikanos
Communications, Intel, Juniper Networks, LG Electronics, Lucid Information
Technology, Marvell, NEC Laboratories America, NEC Corporation, NetEffect,
Neterion, Nethra Imaging, Nippon Telephone and Telegraph (NTT), NuFront,
NVIDIA, Olympus Optical Co. Ltd., Panasonic Mobile, Penstar, Plato
Networks, PnpNetwork Technologies, PowerLayer Microsystems, SiBEAM, Silicon
Optix, Sony, STMicroelectronics, Stretch, TranSwitch Corporation, Triductor
Technology, u-Nav Microelectronics, UpZide Technologies AB, Valens
Semiconductor, Validity Sensors, Victor Company of Japan (JVC), WiLinx,
WiQuest Communications, and XM Radio.
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