CPU-less NVMe Host Controller IP core for PCIe Gen3 (NVMe IP) - NVMe-IP core is a standalone NVMe™ Host Controller designed for seamless integration with the integrated PCIe® Gen3 block on Altera FPGA devices. It eliminates the need for a CPU or external memory,… At Design Gateway, we specialize in developing application-specific FPGA IP cores that empower mission-critical systems across industries such as aerospace, automotive, finance, medical, industrial… Arria® V GX FPGA Intel Agilex® 5 FPGAs and SoC FPGAs E-Series Intel® Arria® 10 GX FPGA Intel® Arria® 10 SX SoC FPGA Intel® Cyclone® 10 GX FPGA Intel® Stratix® 10 GX FPGA Design Gateway’s NVMe-IP core is a fully hardware-based NVMe™ Host Controller optimized for Altera FPGA platforms with PCIe Gen3 connectivity. By removing the need for embedded CPUs, external memory, or a software stack, this IP core significantly reduces system complexity while maintaining high-speed, low-latency performance. It is ideal for aerospace, defense, and medical applications that require stable and deterministic storage operation. With full NVMe command processing in hardware and a 128-bit FIFO interface, the core supports sustained high-speed data transfer. Reference designs help accelerate development on supported Altera FPGA boards. PCI Express (IP) Aerospace Consumer Data Center Cloud (Public, Private, Hybrid) Defense Government Medical Test Transportation CPU-less NVMe Host Controller IP core for PCIe Gen3 (NVMe IP) Key Features Fully hardware-based NVMe Host Controller with no need for CPU, software, or external memory Offering Brief No No Yes Yes Encrypted VHDL Arria® V GX FPGA Intel Agilex® 5 FPGAs and SoC FPGAs E-Series Intel® Arria® 10 GX FPGA Intel® Arria® 10 SX SoC FPGA Intel® Cyclone® 10 GX FPGA Intel® Stratix® 10 GX FPGA No No 23.1.0 Offering Brief Production a1JUi000006TrzxMAC What's Included Encrypted IP core Ordering Information XpressDrive3-IP-A5E a1JUi000006TrzxMAC Production Intellectual Property (IP) a1MUi00000BO8rfMAD a1MUi00000BO8rfMAD Select 2025-12-03T19:24:45.000+0000 NVMe-IP core is a standalone NVMe™ Host Controller designed for seamless integration with the integrated PCIe® Gen3 block on Altera FPGA devices. It eliminates the need for a CPU or external memory, simplifying system complexity while delivering high-performance NVMe SSD interfacing—ideal for applications requiring speed, simplicity, and efficiency. Included reference designs for Altera FPGA boards help accelerate NVMe storage development, reducing both time and cost. Partner Solutions