Espressif Systems Internet of Things WiFi Chips Employ Cadence Tensilica Xtensa Low-Power Processor for Control and DSP
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Espressif Systems Internet of Things WiFi Chips Employ Cadence Tensilica Xtensa Low-Power Processor for Control and DSP
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced that Espressif Systems has utilized the Cadence(®) Tensilica(®) Xtensa(®) processor in its ESP8089 and ESP8266 WiFi chips that are optimized for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The Xtensa processor, customized by Espressif to achieve the best power, performance and area results, is used both as a digital signal processor and control processor with a real-time operating system (RTOS) that runs Espressif's WiFi and TCP/IP stacks and other application software.
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For more information on the Xtensa processor, visit http://www.cadence.com/news/xtensa/espressif.
"With a rapid customization of the 32-bit ultra-low power Xtensa processor, we were able to combine the control and DSP functions into one very efficient core, conserving power and area for these very space-constrained designs," said Teo Swee Ann, CEO of Espressif Systems. "We also utilized ultra-low voltage technology, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling, and an advanced power-control algorithm to achieve standby power consumption of less than 1.0mW and unrivaled 30uA RTC deep-sleep current consumption."
The advantages of the Tensilica Xtensa processor include:
-- The capability to integrate both performance-intensive digital signal
processing (DSP) and embedded control processing functions in a single
core
-- The patented automated Xtensa Processor Generator, which allows
designers to create differentiated features with the lowest possible
power/area
About Cadence
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP, and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products, and services is available at http://www.cadence.com.
© 2015 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Cadence, the Cadence logo, Tensilica, and Xtensa are registered trademarks of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For more information:
Cadence Newsroom
408-944-7039
newsroom@cadence.com
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced that Espressif Systems has utilized the Cadence(®) Tensilica(®) Xtensa(®) processor in its ESP8089 and ESP8266 WiFi chips that are optimized for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The Xtensa processor, customized by Espressif to achieve the best power, performance and area results, is used both as a digital signal processor and control processor with a real-time operating system (RTOS) that runs Espressif's WiFi and TCP/IP stacks and other application software.
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20140102/SF39436LOGO
For more information on the Xtensa processor, visit http://www.cadence.com/news/xtensa/espressif.
"With a rapid customization of the 32-bit ultra-low power Xtensa processor, we were able to combine the control and DSP functions into one very efficient core, conserving power and area for these very space-constrained designs," said Teo Swee Ann, CEO of Espressif Systems. "We also utilized ultra-low voltage technology, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling, and an advanced power-control algorithm to achieve standby power consumption of less than 1.0mW and unrivaled 30uA RTC deep-sleep current consumption."
The advantages of the Tensilica Xtensa processor include:
-- The capability to integrate both performance-intensive digital signal
processing (DSP) and embedded control processing functions in a single
core
-- The patented automated Xtensa Processor Generator, which allows
designers to create differentiated features with the lowest possible
power/area
About Cadence
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP, and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products, and services is available at http://www.cadence.com.
© 2015 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Cadence, the Cadence logo, Tensilica, and Xtensa are registered trademarks of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For more information:
Cadence Newsroom
408-944-7039
newsroom@cadence.com
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SOURCE Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
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Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.cadence.com