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Company Research Report: XMOS



Company Overview



  • Name: XMOS

  • Mission: XMOS aims to change the way systems are deployed on silicon by disrupting system-on-chip economics and reducing time to market. They enable embedded software engineers to create custom SoC solutions by leveraging XMOS's flexible and accessible hardware platforms.

  • Founded: No information is available

  • Founders: No information is available

  • Key People:

  • Mark Lippett: CEO & President

  • Rohit Malhotra: Executive VP Global Sales

  • Henk Muller: CTO

  • Anna Parlour: Head of People and Culture

  • Sunny Suen: Senior VP Operations

  • Kevin Dewar: VP Hardware

  • Ivan Zlatkov: Director, Finance

  • Headquarters: 5th Floor East, Programme, 1 All Saints Street, Bristol BS1 2LZ, UK

  • Number of Employees: No information is available

  • Revenue: No information is available

  • Known For: XMOS is recognized for its xcore® technology that caters to consumer, industrial, and automotive sectors. It’s known for its high-performance AI, DSP, I/O, and control solutions.


Products



  • xcore.ai Platform:

  • Description: A fast, flexible and economical platform for intelligent IoT applications that merges AI, DSP, I/O, and control in a single device.

  • Key Features:

  • High-performance AI (up to 51.2 GMACC/s)

  • DSP capabilities (256-bit VPU adds block floating point capabilities up to 12.8 GMACS)

  • Software-defined I/O

  • Deterministic processing performance

  • 16 logical cores categorized into 2 processor tiles


  • VocalFusion XVF3800:

  • Description: A 4-mic voice processor solution optimized for high-quality voice in difficult environments.

  • Key Features:

  • Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC)

  • Adaptive multiple beamformers

  • Noise suppression

  • Automatic Gain Control (AGC)

  • Teams and Zoom certification readiness


  • xcore-voice:

  • Description: An award-winning voice solution built on the xcore platform, supporting far-field voice processing.

  • Key Features:

  • Voice pipeline designs

  • Integration with third-party ISV voice algorithms

  • Suited for applications like smart TVs and smart home appliances


  • USB & Multichannel Audio Platform:

  • Description: Provides a scalable audio solution with support for high-resolution USB audio applications.

  • Key Features:

  • High-speed USB 2.0 compliant

  • Up to 32 simultaneous audio channels

  • Integrated MIDI and GPIO interfaces


Recent Developments



  • Strategic Partnerships:

  • XMOS announced a significant channel agreement with Astute Group in October 2024, aimed at fostering innovation in SoC solutions.

  • Partnered with DSP Concepts to drive audio and voice DSP applications forward.


  • Awards and Recognition:

  • In August 2024, xcore®-voice won the “Product Leap Award” at Elexcon, a testament to the product's innovation and market potential.


  • Product Launches and Features:

  • Launched the XVF3800 in March 2023, a voice processor optimized for Teams and Zoom collaborations.

  • Introduction of a fourth-generation xcore architecture compatible with RISC-V ISA to broaden application accessibility.


  • Technological Innovations:

  • Transitioning to a RISC-V compatible architecture, enriching the xcore platform's flexibility and market reach.

  • Continued expansion in industry sectors, making strides in automotive with applications like smart parking (ALPR).


  • XMOS in the Media:

  • XMOS has been featured for its innovations in DSP and AI manufacturing, and its leadership in the USB audio space is widely recognized.


  • Certifications:

  • Achieved Amazon Alexa Voice Service qualification, ensuring compatibility with far-field voice interfaces.


This report seeks to encapsulate XMOS’s strategic position in the semiconductor space, shedding light on its pivotal role in intelligent IoT innovation across various sectors.