CPU872 SECURE PROCESSOR

CPU Tech’s CPU872 Secure Processor contains dual high performance PowerPC® 440 and FPU cores, dual embedded DRAMs and numerous other functions.  It provides maximum sustained performance on real-world problems while consuming only 8 watts.  The CPU872 also contains intrinsic features that prevent tampering and reverse-engineering to protect valuable intellectual property contained in the software and system.  The target markets include financial, military and aerospace, communications and others that maintain critical infromation systems at peak sustained performance..

Performance
In addition to the dual 2.0 DMIPS/MHz PowerPC and dual 64-bit, 2.0 MFLOPS/MHz FPU cores, the CPU872 also includes utility compute engines which accelerate I/O performance off-loading the 440 cores.  These utility engines ensure that the 440 and FPU cores operate at peak sustained performance so applications complete in less time and use minimal power compared to other PowerPC-based offerings.

Security
To guard against the insertion of malicious circuits or other Trojan Horses, the CPU872 is fabricated at the IBM Trusted Foundry in cooperation with the Trusted Access Program Office.  The secure processing architecture contains a multi-layered group of effective and resilient run-time techniques so the user can select the desired level of protection.  In all cases, the protection does not impact the performance of the device.  For additional security details, contact CPU Tech.

Integration
With double the density of other offerings, the CPU872 Secure Processor contains two complete compute nodes on a chip.  This highly integrated SoC can replace up to eight chips, resulting in significant savings in board space, cost and power and increased reliability.  For applications requiring substantial amounts of computing, the device scales without requiring any additional parts or substantial security re-engineering.