ASPEED and Lattice Debut AST1840 with FPGA-Enabled Datacenter Management Chip
LSCC•ASPEED Technology and Lattice Semiconductor unveiled the AST1840 Satellite Management Controller, integrating an Arm-based subsystem with embedded Lattice FPGA for adaptable server platform control. The device supports OCP’s OBMF-ICP protocol via dual USB and Caliptra 2.x streaming boot, with shipments slated for third-quarter 2026.
1. Strategic Partnership Launch
ASPEED Technology and Lattice Semiconductor formed a strategic partnership to integrate Lattice FPGA technology into ASPEED’s AST1840 Satellite Management Controller, advancing flexible, growth-oriented control capabilities for next-generation datacenter systems.
2. AST1840 Technical Features
The AST1840 combines an Arm-based processing subsystem with an embedded FPGA, supports the Open Compute Project’s OBMF-ICP standard via dual downstream/upstream USB interfaces, and leverages Caliptra 2.x streaming boot for enhanced security and lifecycle adaptability.
3. Availability and Outlook
AST1840 is slated for third-quarter 2026 availability, enabling customers to deploy scalable, programmable control layers across modern server infrastructures, and both companies intend to explore additional integrated programmability solutions in future platforms.
