PROMETHEUS
Dataflow AI Processor IP
Revolutionary dataflow architecture optimized for AI workloads with spatial compute arrays, intelligent memory hierarchies, and runtime reconfigurable elements
Dataflow-Optimized Architecture: Prometheus leverages spatial computing with reconfigurable dataflow graphs, eliminating traditional bottlenecks through intelligent data movement and compute orchestration across configurable processing elements.
Performance Leadership
Superior performance-per-watt ratio that sets industry benchmarks
Highly Configurable
Dataflow architecture with configurable spatial compute arrays, memory hierarchies, and AI-optimized interconnects
Integration Ready
Optimized for rapid SoC integration with minimal effort
Future-Proof
Architecture designed for emerging workloads and technologies
Target Customer Segments
Prometheus IP is strategically positioned for diverse market segments, each with unique requirements and value propositions
Tier-1 SoC Vendors
Key Companies
Primary Need
Differentiated processor cores for flagship chipsets
Value Proposition
Performance leadership, power efficiency, time-to-market
Positioning Strategy
Key Message
"The performance core that defines next-generation flagship chipsets"
Focus Areas
Competitive Differentiation
Prometheus stands apart from key competitors through strategic advantages in performance, ecosystem, and integration
vs ARM Cortex
Superior performance/watt, more flexible licensing
vs RISC-V
Optimized microarchitecture, enhanced AI acceleration, comprehensive configuration tools
vs x86
Lower power, better integration, cost advantage
vs Custom Designs
Faster time-to-market, proven reliability
Extensive Configuration Options
Prometheus dataflow architecture offers extensive configurability across spatial compute arrays, memory hierarchies, and dataflow orchestration - optimized for diverse AI workloads from edge inference to large-scale training
Spatial Compute Arrays
- • Dataflow Processing Units (4-64)
- • Memory Reconfigurable Units (4-64)
- • AI Acceleration Elements (8-128)
- • Spatial grid dimensions (4x4 to 16x16)
- • Configurable tensor data paths (128-1024 bits)
Memory Hierarchy
- • 3-tier memory system
- • Register file (1K entries)
- • VMEM (16MB, 16-bank parallel)
- • HBM external memory
- • Configurable bank sizes (64KB-1MB)
Precision & Data Types
- • FP32, FP16, BF16, FP8 support
- • INT8, INT4 quantization
- • Custom precision formats
- • Dynamic precision switching
- • Mixed-precision workloads
Dataflow Interconnects
- • Spatial dataflow routing
- • Configurable tensor buses (64-512 bits)
- • Multi-dimensional data movement
- • AI workload-optimized QoS
- • High-bandwidth inter-chip links
Power & Clock Domains
- • Independent clock domains (2-8)
- • Dynamic voltage scaling
- • Power mode selection (4 modes)
- • Clock gating and power islands
- • Thermal management
Virtualization & Security
- • Hardware virtualization (up to 8 instances)
- • 256-bit encryption per instance
- • Memory protection units
- • Secure boot and HSM support
- • Side-channel attack protection
Advanced Configuration & Runtime Reconfiguration
Prometheus features comprehensive configuration tools and unique runtime reconfiguration capabilities that adapt to changing workload characteristics in real-time.
Compile-Time Configuration
50+ RTL parameters, CGRA mapping options, grid dimensions, precision modes, and device templates
Framework Integration
Native PyTorch, ONNX, TensorFlow backends with automatic precision and resource optimization
Runtime Reconfiguration
Dynamic workload adaptation, performance monitoring, and element type reconfiguration
Pre-configured Templates
Edge: 4x4 grid, optimized for power •Standard: 8x8 grid, balanced performance •Datacenter: 16x16 grid, maximum throughput
Technical Excellence
Prometheus delivers industry-leading specifications across all key metrics
Performance
Better performance/watt than leading alternatives
Efficiency
Lower power consumption in AI workloads
Integration
Faster SoC integration time
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