SEMIFIVE joins Arm Total Design to launch new high-performance computing platform

SEMIFIVE, a prominent SoC design platform, has officially announced its partnership with Arm Total Design, marking a significant stride in the development of a new high-performance computing (HPC) platform. This collaboration leverages the power of Arm Neoverse Compute Subsystems (CSS) and integrates cutting-edge LPDDR6 memory interfaces to bolster the backbone for advanced HPC SoCs.

Revolutionizing HPC SoC Design

The new HPC platform initiated by SEMIFIVE is set to transform the semiconductor design landscape by offering a novel approach that combines cost efficiency, optimized performance, and enhanced development flexibility. This technological advancement is poised to catalyze innovation within the semiconductor sector, catering to a diverse array of customer needs and paving the way for novel business models and collaborative ventures across the industry.

Arm Total Design will equip SEMIFIVE with crucial expertise and support, alongside preferential access to Arm Neoverse CSS. This strategic advantage allows for the development of custom silicon with reduced risk and expedited market readiness, empowering SEMIFIVE to broaden its impact in various AI SoC markets.

Strategic Insights from Industry Leaders

Brandon Cho, CEO and co-founder of SEMIFIVE, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “It’s super exciting to join Arm Total Design and provide the industry with a truly scalable design solution through our strong partnership with Arm. Thanks to Arm Neoverse technology, the foundation of the age of heterogeneous HPC hardware, the HPC platform powered by Neoverse CSS is a significant milestone in how we approach custom chip design and enable innovations.”

SW Hwang, President of Arm Korea, highlighted the synergy between custom silicon solutions and sustainability, “Custom silicon solutions enable efficient, specialized processing to support important sustainability objectives while also meeting the current and future energy needs of AI.”

Taejoong Song, Vice President and Head of Business Development Team at Samsung Electronics, also commented on the collaboration, “Multi-Die Integration (MDI) for AI applications represents a vital growth and focus segment for Samsung Foundry’s business. We are pleased to offer our advanced 4nm process technology for developing SEMIFIVE Neoverse HPC Platform.”

SEMIFIVE’s Continued Commitment to Innovation

SEMIFIVE has already developed three SoC design platforms and has successfully commenced mass production of three products using these platforms. The company’s continued investment in its HPC platform, utilizing the high-performance and energy-efficient Neoverse technology, demonstrates its commitment to meeting the evolving demands of the AI SoC market.

SEMIFIVE is scheduled to participate in the upcoming Samsung Foundry Forum (SFF) and SAFE forum events from June 12 to 13 in San Jose, CA, where it will showcase its advanced SoC design solutions tailored for AI applications.