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Vendor:
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Category:
UALink
UALink Controller
Efficient scaling of AI accelerators is necessary for achieving breakthrough performance and throughput in modern compute environ…
Overview
Efficient scaling of AI accelerators is necessary for achieving breakthrough performance and throughput in modern compute environments. The UALink Controller, part of Cadence’s verified UALink IP subsystem, delivers ultra-low latency and high-bandwidth interconnects that enable seamless scale-up connectivity between AI accelerators. It supports memory semantics for read, write, and atomic operations, ensuring fast, coherent data handling across workloads. UALink IP provides a scalable, future-ready solution for next-generation AI infrastructure.
As a contributor member of the UALink Consortium, Cadence offers a complete UALink solution—including controller, PHY, drivers, and verification IP—optimized for both short- and long-reach applications.
Key features
- Multi-Line Rate Support: Compatible with 100G and 200G data rates (per lane).
- FEC Interleave Options: 1-way, 2-way, and 4-way interleave modes for latency optimization.
- Integrated Debugging Tools: Includes flit-play for error injection and flit-capture for field diagnostics.
- Security Enhancements: Optional secure layer integration for authentication and encryption.
- Protocol Flexibility: Supports all 1.0 features.
Block Diagram
UALink Controller block diagram
Benefits
- Power-Efficient Design: Engineered for optimal performance-per-watt across AI workloads.
- Low-Latency Architecture: Minimizes communication delays for real-time responsiveness.
- Scalability: Optimized PHY, PCS, and controller for scale-up connectivity.
- Proven Solution: Fully verified protocol stack with controller and PHY integration.
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Specifications
Identity
Part Number
UALink Controller
Vendor
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP
Provider
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
HQ:
USA
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Frequently asked questions about UALink IP cores
What is UALink Controller?
UALink Controller is a UALink IP core from Cadence Design Systems, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.
How should engineers evaluate this UALink?
Engineers should review the overview, key features, supported foundries and nodes, maturity, deliverables, and provider information before shortlisting this UALink IP.
Can this semiconductor IP be compared with similar products?
Yes. Buyers can compare this product with similar semiconductor IP cores or IP families based on category, provider, process options, and structured technical specifications.