Alphawave Semi Unveils ARM Neoverse N3 Chiplet

Alphawave Semi, a prominent player in the semiconductor industry, has announced the development of a cutting-edge compute chiplet utilizing the ARM Neoverse N3 Compute SubSystem (CSS) for high-performance AI computing. This strategic move marks a significant shift for Alphawave Semi away from its traditional IP business model and comes on the heels of the company's recent acquisition of RISC-V developer SiFive.

The chiplet-based custom silicon design platform introduced by Alphawave Semi leverages various IP components, including IO extension chiplets, memory chiplets, and the newly unveiled compute chiplets. Additionally, the platform incorporates Alphawave Semi's proprietary PCI Express 6.0 and 7.0 connectivity IP, as well as advanced packaging technologies, to deliver a comprehensive solution for next-generation computing needs.

At the core of the compute chiplet lies the mid-range Neoverse N3 CPU core cluster and the ARM Coherent Mesh Network (CMN), promising exceptional performance and scalability. This innovative chiplet is set to be manufactured on 'industry-leading' process nodes, ensuring optimal efficiency and reliability for a wide range of applications.

By harnessing its expertise in packaging techniques and integrating key technologies such as PCIe Gen 6.0 and 7.0, Universal Chiplet Express (UCIe), 112/224G Ethernet, and HBM subsystems, Alphawave Semi has created a versatile and high-performance compute chiplet tailored for demanding workloads in HPC, data centers, AI/ML, and 5G/6G infrastructure.

Mohit Gupta, Senior VP & GM of Custom Silicon & IP at Alphawave Semi, emphasized the significance of the ARM-based compute chiplet within the company's custom silicon platform. Gupta stated, "Our ARM-based compute chiplet is a critical component in Alphawave Semi's custom silicon platform and a demonstration of both our IP, SoC, and packaging capabilities. This strategic partnership with Arm enables us to drive innovation and simplify the development of custom silicon solutions for AI, HPC, and other digital infrastructure applications."

Having recently joined the ARM Total Design program, Alphawave Semi is poised to further enhance its chiplet ecosystem and accelerate the adoption of custom silicon solutions. Eddie Ramirez, vice president of go-to-market, Infrastructure Line of Business at ARM, commended Alphawave Semi's latest compute chiplet as a prime example of leveraging the performance and power efficiency benefits of Neoverse CSS to meet the evolving demands of AI and HPC workloads.