Xelerated
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Xelerated Inc., founded in 2000, was a fabless semiconductor company specializing in ASSP-based Carrier Ethernet chipsets. Xelerated carried a line of programmable Network Processing Units (NPUs)[1] and Ethernet network switches for the Metro Ethernet, access network and high-end enterprise markets.[2][3]
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Semiconductor |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Fate | Acquired by Marvell Technology Group |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Products | X10, X11, HX310, HX320, HX330 |
| Website | www.xelerated.com |
Overview
Xelerated's design relies upon a patented dataflow architecture. Like an ASIC, it is optimized in relation to the flow of packets instead of the flow of instructions through a RISC core. As a result, processing speed is predictable rather than variable.[4] Because Xelerated's NPUs and Ethernet switches were programmable, carriers could reprogram them to adapt to new standards as they develop.[5]
The company had offices in Santa Clara, California, Stockholm, Tel Aviv and Beijing.
In January 2012, Xelerated was acquired by Marvell Technology Group for an undisclosed sum.[6][7]
In May 2015, the staff was informed about pending layoffs. In December 2015, office property from the Stockholm office was auctioned off.[8]
