Frequently Asked Questions
Products
Where can I buy ClearSpeed products?
You can buy ClearSpeed products either directly from ClearSpeed or through one of our VAR partners, see regional VAR partners.
Where can I find the CSX700 datasheet?
The CSX700 datasheet is available to customers and developers, directly from the website. If you have an interest in the technology, please contact ClearSpeed to obtain access to additional detailed information.
What is your FFT processing performance?
Graphs showing the range of FFT processing performance measured on our CSX700 product can be found at here.
What Licensing options are available for the ClearSpeed SDK?
The ClearSpeed SDK license is provided as a perpetual license for version SDK 3.x product releases.
How do I license the ClearSpeed SDK?
After your purchase or approved evaluation request, follow the SDK installation instructions to install the SDK. Follow the steps in section 4.2 to request your license key from ClearSpeed.
Is your processor product custom ASIC technology or an FPGA?
Our processors are customer owned tooling, custom silicon design. The devices are fabricated and assembled in the US by IBM.
Do you make your processor IP available for integration in ASICs?
Yes; we provide processor IP for integration. Our IP is easily configured to increase or decrease the number and complexity of parrallel processing elements. To find out more, Contact ClearSpeed to discuss your project requirements.
Is your technology available on FPGA?
Our processor IP technology is not currently available on FPGA. Contact ClearSpeed directly to discuss your requirements.
What is the price of your products?
To inquire about the price of our products, please select the request-a-quote or how-to-buy links from the website, fill-in your information and a ClearSpeed representative will contact you with pricing information.
Can I obtain an evaluation license for the SDK?
Yes, short term, evaluation licenses are available to selected users. Contact ClearSpeed to discuss your project requirements.
Where can I find information on the ClearSpeed CS301?
We no longer provide information on the CS301 processor. The CS301 processor consisted of 64, 32bit Processing elements. If you are interested in ClearSpeed's range of embeddable SIMD processing arrays contact ClearSpeed directly.
Where can I find information on the ClearSpeed CSX600 processor?
We no longer recommend the CSX600 for new designs ( see Product Lifecycle ). Contact ClearSpeed to discuss your requirements directly.
What is ClearSpeed 'Cn'?
ClearSpeed 'Cn' is our ANSI-C programming language, that enables users to easily and quickly program the ClearSpeed processor architecture. More information can be found here.
What is the price of the ClearSpeed SDK?
To inquire about the price of any of our products, please select the request-a-quote or how-to-buy links from the website, fill-in your information and a ClearSpeed representative will contact you.
Do you still sell the ClearSpeed CS301 processor?
Unfortunately the ClearSpeed CS301 processor is no longer available as an integrated circuit. The processor was produced in 2004 and successfully launched our range of processor products. It was superseded by the CSX600 processor; which in turn was superseded by the CSX700 processor. If you are interested in an alternative number of processing elements or different processing element options such as single precision or fixed point, contact ClearSpeed to discuss IP options and licensing.
Do you support the ClearSpeed Advance X620?
Software release 3.1 continues to provide backward compatibility for our ClearSpeed Advance X620 product.
Product documentation for the X620 can be found on the ClearSpeed Support Website
The Advance X620 is not recommended for new installations, for more information see Product Lifecycle
Where can I find information on the ClearSpeed Advance e620 board?
Product documentation for the e620 can be found on the ClearSpeed Support Website. The Advance e620 is not recommended for new installations, an alternative is the Advance e710, for additional information see Product Lifecycle
Miscellaneous
Are you hiring?
ClearSpeed is not hiring at present. Further information on our hiring status is located here.
Where can I find ClearSpeed logos and product images ?
ClearSpeed logos and product images can be downloaded here. Please read the copyright information before use. We don't maintain legacy product images on our website, if you require material related to earlier products, please contact ClearSpeed directly.
What is the US address for ClearSpeed Inc?
During 2010 ClearSpeed closed it's US subsidiary, ClearSpeed Technology Inc, and office. All enquiries should be directed to ClearSpeed Technology Ltd, UK. For details see our Contact Details.