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The ability to bring NVM (non-volatile memory) functionality into a design architect's SoC design enables new features in system design. Embedded NVM for high capacity requirements adds high value to most SoC applications. |
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| System & Logic Configuration |
Beginning early in the IC industry and more significantly with the advent of FPGA technologies, the inherent advantages of post production hardware configurability began to be adopted by the semiconductor industry. Now with the ability to integrate NVM into the SoC a separate FPGA and/or EPROM for firmware may now be replaced with an XPM memory used to configure internal hardware based functions. This will provide system architects with the ability to support multiple system solutions with a single platform architecture, saving significantly on mask charges with a single chip solution. |
| Code Storage |
XPM technology enables architects and system designers the ability to replace hardwired masked ROMs and off-chip EPROM designs with Kilopass' embedded NVM solutions in standard logic CMOS. This capability eliminates significant inventory and engineering risks tied to hardwired solutions, eliminates the cost of external EPROM or Flash devices, and provides valuable security for system firmware against hackers and global competitors. |
| Secure Data Storage |
For system applications that require security for sensitive data, XPM offers a one-time programmable solution with enough storage capacity for many commercial applications. Data stored in an XPM memory is secure due to the inherent physical characteristics of this memory technology. Data detection is made effectively impossible for unauthorized use. |
