Agilex I-Series SoC - It's a Bit of a Game Changer

Posted by Laura B
October 11, 2023
 

The Agilex™ I-Series SoC, developed by Intel, is a cutting-edge System-on-Chip (SoC) designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern data-centric applications. With its high-performance computing capabilities, exceptional flexibility, and energy-efficient design, the Agilex™ I-Series is a game-changer for a wide range of industries, including data centres, networking, 5G, and more.

At the heart of the Agilex™ I-Series is a customisable FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), which allows developers to tailor the hardware to their specific needs. This adaptability is a key feature, enabling rapid development and optimization of solutions for diverse applications. The SoC is manufactured using Intel's advanced 10nm process technology, ensuring both performance and power efficiency.

One of the standout features of the Agilex™ I-Series is its AI acceleration capabilities. It integrates high-bandwidth memory (HBM), versatile DSP (Digital Signal Processing), and a wide array of interface options, making it ideal for AI and machine learning workloads. The SoC also supports various AI frameworks and development tools, simplifying AI application deployment.

For networking applications, the Agilex™ I-Series excels in providing high-speed connectivity, security, and packet processing. It supports multiple high-speed interfaces, such as Ethernet and PCIe, along with advanced encryption and compression features. This makes it a prime choice for routers, switches, and other networking equipment.

In the realm of 5G, the Agilex™ I-Series enables efficient base station designs, allowing for high data throughput, low latency, and excellent reliability. It can handle a range of radio access technologies and supports beamforming for enhanced wireless communication.

reflex ces has taken the versatile, high-performance and energy-efficient Agilex™ I-Series and integrated it into their XpressSX AGI-FH400G - a full-height, half-length PCIe Gen5 Network Processing board, featuring the Agilex™ I-Series SoC FPGA and 400 GB Ethernet. The board offers primary interfaces and components, such as 400 Gb Ethernet, PCIe Gen5 x16 (CXL™ compatible), HSI connectors (offering transceivers for PCI Express), power supplies, a USB 2.0 port (for JTAG, UART, BMC), high-speed transceivers, DDR4 (on-board and SO-DIMM) interfaces and more.

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