Tensilica is the recognized leader in customizable data-plane processors. Data-plane Processor Units (DPUs) consist of performance intensive DSP (audio, video, imaging, and baseband signal processing) and embedded RISC processing functions (security, networking, and deeply embedded control). The automated design tools behind all of Tensilica’s application-specific processor cores enable rapid customization to meet specific data-plane performance targets.

Tensilica’s DSPs and processors power top tier semiconductor companies, innovative start-ups, and system OEMs for high-volume products including mobile phones, consumer electronics devices (including portable media players, digital TV, and broadband set top boxes), computers, and storage, networking and communications equipment.

Tensilica offers the widest variety of DSP and RISC-based processor cores that go into system-on-chip (SOC) designs. All of these are based on Tensilica’s automated customizable Xtensa processor technology. These products include:

• HiFi Audio processor – the industry’s most popular audio core processor with over 50 software packages for portable electronics and home theaters.
• VDO Video processor – optimized for SD video with software for H.264 and other popular video standards.
• DSPs – Besides our benchmark-topping 545CK DSP, our Xtensa processors can easily be customized for almost any DSP task.
• Xtensa 7 – a basic customizable processor for most applications.
• Xtensa LX2 – our high-end customizable processor for the most demanding applications.
• Diamond Standard processors – a family of five controllers ranging from the industry’s smallest, most power efficient 32-bit controller to a very powerful, 3-issue VLIW CPU.
• Comprehensive software tools for hardware designers and software developers