PLDA’s long track record of PCIe® innovation and success has given them an edge in CXL development, and their XpressLINK CXL IP is available now for integration into cutting-edge designs. Key features of PLDA XpressLINK CXL IP include:
- Support of the CXL 2.0 specification
- Full optimization for latency on CXL.mem and CXL.cache sub-protocols
- Complete support for Hot Plug
- Support for advanced Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) features for CXL.io and for CXL.mem and CXL.cache
- Enablement and support for switching topology, memory pooling and sharing
According to Stephane Hauradou, CTO of PLDA “PCI Express is the go-to solution for connecting host processors and accelerator devices and PLDA has a long track record of providing best-in-class IP for the PCIe protocol. Our XpressLINK family of CXL IP builds on our PCI Express success, enabling a faster time-to-design for our valued customers who are building advanced CXL-based HPC and datacenter solutions.”
According to Barry McAuliffe, president of the CXL Consortium, "Compute Express Link is a key enabler for next-generation heterogeneous computing architectures, where CPUs and accelerators work together to deliver the most advanced solutions. With support from IP providers like PLDA, we're well on the way to a robust, innovative CXL ecosystem that will benefit the whole industry."
More Information
PLDA XpressLINK CXL IP solutions are available with either a Configurable AMBA® AXI and CXS Interconnect, or with an Intel-defined CXL-Cache/Mem Protocol Interface (CPI) . For more information on PLDA solutions, please visit the PLDA website:
- XpressLINK-SOC CXL Controller with Configurable AMBA AXI Interconnect Fabric: https://www.plda.com/products/xpresslink-soc-controller-ip-cxl
- XpressLINK CXL Controller with native interconnect: https://www.plda.com/products/xpresslink-controller-ip-cxl
About PLDA
PLDA is a developer and licensor of Semiconductor Intellectual Property (SIP) specializing in high-speed interconnect supporting multi-gigabit rates (2.5G, 5G, 8G, 16G, 25G, 32G, 56G, 112G), and protocols such as PCI Express, CCIX, CXL, and Gen-Z. PLDA has established itself as a leader in that space with over 3,300 customers and 6,400 licenses in 62 countries. PLDA is a global technology company with offices in Silicon Valley, France, Bulgaria, Taiwan, and China.
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