Overview
Key Benefits
Innovation & Differentiation
Create unique differentiated hardware tailored to specific application requirements for optimal performance and energy efficiency
Future-proof your design
Programming flexibility for OTA updates to enable innovation that results in frequent algorithm updates
Unmatched Ease of Extensibility
Increased computational and I/O performance by executing multiple independent instructions in parallel and using wide I/O datapaths for virtually unlimited bandwidth
Features
Partners
Cadence, through its Tensilica processor IP, brings together best-in-class products and services from industry leaders to help you accelerate the development of your SoC designs while meeting your demanding power and performance requirements. Browse the list of Tensilica processor IP service partners below.
Technologies
Functional Safety for Automotive
Cadence is committed to enabling Functional Safety applications across the Tensilica processor lineup, whether it's an off-the-shelf processor/DSP IP or a custom domain-specific processor for a specific application
Learn MoreTensilica Processor Technology
Differentiate, reduce time to market, add flexibility, and get the best performance, power, and area
Learn MoreTIE
Customize your DSPs/processors for optimized performance, energy efficiency, and differentiation
Learn MoreDevelopment Toolchain
Create a perfect match for your application, guaranteed correct by construction
Learn MoreTraining & Support
Cadence is committed to keeping design teams highly productive with a range of support offerings and processes designed to keep users focused on reducing time to market and achieving silicon success.
Free Software Evaluation
Try our SDK Software Development Toolkit for 15 days absolutely free. We want to show you how easy it is to use our Eclipse-based IDE.
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Online Support
The Cadence Online Support (COS) system fields our entire library of accessible materials for self-study and step-by-step instruction.
Request SupportXtensa Processor Generator (XPG)
The Xtensa Processor Generator (XPG) is the heart of our technology - the patented cloud-based system that creates your correct-by-construction processor and all associated software, models, etc. (Login Required)
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Find community on the technical forums to discuss and elaborate on your design ideas.
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