Inspire Semiconductor
Inspire Semiconductor, based in Austin, Texas, develops high-performance computing solutions for applications such as AI, graph analytics, and blockchain, leveraging a versatile sea-of-cores processor architecture and the RISC-V CPU instruction set.
Company Overview
Inspire Semiconductor specializes in developing and delivering superior solutions for high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), graph analytics, blockchain, and other compute-intensive applications. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operates on a fabless model, outsourcing its manufacturing to partners like TSMC and ASE. Inspire Semiconductor leverages the modern, open standard RISC-V CPU instruction set architecture to ensure access to a thriving ecosystem of software, libraries, and development tools.
Products and Technology
Inspire Semiconductor is known for its cutting-edge Thunderbird 'supercomputer cluster-on-a-chip.' This accelerated computing architecture is based on an array of thousands of efficient 64-bit CPU cores. Thunderbird architecture provides 24 TFLOPS (FP64) of raw performance and 50 GFLOPS/Watt (FP64) energy efficiency. It features a high-speed mesh network fabric for low-latency communications and supports up to 256 connected chips. The design includes dedicated acceleration for cryptographic algorithms, ample high-speed SRAM memory, and support for LPDDR memory, NVMe storage, PCIe, and Gb Ethernet.
Partnerships
Inspire Semiconductor has formed strategic partnerships with leading hardware and software companies to deliver top-tier HPC, AI, and blockchain solutions. Notable partners include Lenovo, Penguin Computing, 2CRSi, World Wide Technology, E4 Computer Engineering, Codeplay Software, Tactical Computing Laboratories, Stillwater Supercomputing, GigaIO, Liqid, DUG, Green Revolution Cooling, TSMC, Imec, Cadence Design Systems, Radiant Semiconductors, RISC-V International, Global Semiconductor Alliance, and Global Unichip Corp.
Industry Participation
Inspire Semiconductor actively participates in various industry events and conferences to showcase its technological advancements and connect with industry leaders. Key events include ITF World, EAGE Annual Conference & Exposition, TSMC Austin Technology Symposium, Society of HPC Professionals Annual Technology Meeting, Energy HPC Conference, and The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis.
Employee Benefits
Inspire Semiconductor offers competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract top talents in the semiconductor industry. Employees receive a competitive salary, stock options, paid health benefits, and have access to a 401(k) plan. The company also promotes a dynamic and enjoyable work environment.