IBM embedded processor solutions are designed to help you find the right combination of performance, power efficiency, scalability and value for system-on-a-chip (SoC) designs.
Built on Power Architecture technology, IBM PowerPC 4xx processors are uniquely optimized for a performance, power, scalability and value across networking, storage and pervasive computing applications. IBM PowerPC processor solutions include:
- Licensable PowerPC 4xx cores to enhance custom logic or specialty foundry SoC designs. These cores are available as hard cores (fixed layout) or soft cores (fully synthesizable).
- IBM CoreConnect bus architecture to help simplify integration and reuse of processor, system, and peripheral cores in standard product and custom SoC designs.
- Code development and debug tools: IBM RISCWatch to help simplify source, assembler and on-chip debugging and IBM PowerPC Multicore Instruction Set Simulator for powerful software simulation
For added design flexibility, IBM Power Architecture offerings are complemented by embedded processors licensed to IBM by industry-leading suppliers. Because these solutions are specifically tuned for IBM technologies, they can help you reduce development time while maximizing your ability to meet design priorities.
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