New AST1840 chip brings programmable control to modern datacenter servers

ASPEED Technology and Lattice Semiconductor Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Next-Generation Control for Datacenter Management

ASPEED Technology and Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC) formed a strategic partnership to enhance next-generation datacenter control. The first outcome is ASPEED’s AST1840 Satellite Management Controller, integrating an Arm subsystem with embedded Lattice FPGA for flexible, expandable server management.

AST1840 connects to BMCs via LTPI, supports OCP OBMF-ICP over dual USB, and enables Streaming Boot based on Caliptra 2.x Root of Trust. It targets modern, AI-driven, modular datacenter platforms and is expected to be available in Q3 2026.

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LSCC was down 1.62% while peers like RMBS (-7.09%), QRVO (-4.23%), TSEM (-3.84%), CRUS (-3.77%) and MTSI (-3.6%) also declined. Despite similar direction, the momentum scanner did not flag a coordinated sector move, pointing to more stock-specific trading dynamics.

Recent news shows mixed reactions: strong gains on AI/award recognition, but negative moves around earnings and acquisition announcements, indicating investors may scrutinize larger strategic shifts more than promotional or conference items.

Over the past months, LSCC has combined strong execution with strategic expansion. On Apr 29, an AI excellence award tied to an NVIDIA-based solution saw shares rise 5.71%. The May 4 Q1 2026 report highlighted $170.9M revenue (42% YoY) and an announced $1.65B AMI acquisition, yet the stock fell 2.63%. Conference-related items on Apr 28 and May 13 produced modest gains. Today’s datacenter-focused partnership fits the broader theme of expanding management and control offerings.

This announcement highlights LSCC’s role in enabling more programmable, power-efficient control in modern datacenters by integrating its FPGA technology into ASPEED’s new AST1840 controller. The product targets evolving AI-driven, modular server architectures and is expected in the third quarter of 2026. In the context of recent strong revenue growth and an announced AMI acquisition, this partnership extends the company’s management and control footprint. Key watchpoints include customer adoption, ecosystem support, and future platform collaborations.

‒ Integration of Lattice FPGA Technology into ASPEED's AST1840 Platform Enables Flexible, Expandable Control for Modern Server Architectures ‒

HSINCHU and HILLSBORO, Ore., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ASPEED Technology, the global leader in Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC) and Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC), the low power programmable leader today announced a strategic partnership to advance flexible, growth-oriented control capabilities for next-generation datacenter systems.

As a first commercial result of this collaboration, ASPEED introduced the AST1840 Satellite Management Controller (SMC), a new class of device that combines platform management with integrated programmable control to enable greater adaptability across server infrastructure.

A New Class of Server Management ControllerAST1840 advances server management architecture by bringing platform management and programmable control into a single device. It combines an Arm-based processing subsystem with an embedded FPGA, enabling designers to tailor functionality, adapt interfaces, and extend capabilities over the product lifecycle without adding system complexity.

To support modern datacenter deployment, AST1840 utilizes the LTPI interface to connect with and extend the management capabilities of the BMC. It supports the OBMF-ICP standard protocol defined by the Open Compute Project (OCP) via downstream and upstream dual USB interfaces, as well as the Streaming Boot functionality based on the Caliptra 2.x Root of Trust, helping teams align with evolving standards while enabling differentiated system designs.

"AST1840 is an important step in delivering flexible management solutions for modern server platforms," said Chris Lin, Chairman and President of ASPEED Technology. "By integrating programmable capabilities within our platform, we are enabling customers to adapt their designs as requirements evolve."

"As datacenter architectures continue to evolve, the need for programmability is increasing as the control plane becomes even more critical," said Ford Tamer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lattice Semiconductor. "Our collaboration with ASPEED brings programmable control closer to the BMC platform, enabling customers to build solutions that can be extended and deployed across a broad range of systems."

Addressing the Demands of Modern InfrastructureDatacenter platforms are evolving rapidly, driven by AI workloads, modular designs, and increasingly diverse deployment requirements.

AST1840 addresses these needs by combining established management capabilities with embedded programmability, enabling an adaptable control layer that can be tuned for different system designs and extended over time. This approach simplifies system integration, reduces reliance on additional components, and supports a broader range of configurations across deployments.

AST1840 is expected to be available in the third quarter of 2026, enabling customers to begin deploying more flexible and scalable control architectures.

Strategic Partnership and Industry AlignmentThis collaboration reflects a shared focus on enabling more adaptable and configurable datacenter solutions.

ASPEED brings extensive expertise in platform management, while Lattice contributes its leadership in low power, programmable FPGA technology. Together, the companies enable a more modular approach to system design, where programmable control can be efficiently integrated into established architectures.

Partnership Scope and Forward RoadmapAST1840 is the first product resulting from this collaboration, with both companies planning to explore additional opportunities to extend programmable control capabilities across future platforms.

ASPEED and Lattice will continue to evaluate areas where integrated programmability can improve system adaptability and streamline platform integration across datacenter and infrastructure applications.

To experience the AST1840 solution and its expanded capabilities for adaptable datacenter platform management, visit the ASPEED booth (M0403a, 4F, TaiNEX 1) and the Lattice Semiconductor suite (Room #710, Grand HiLai Taipei Hotel) at COMPUTEX 2026.

For more information, visit the product page and read the blog.

About ASPEED TechnologyFounded in 2004 and headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, ASPEED Technology Inc. is a leading fabless IC design company and pioneer in innovative SoC solutions. ASPEED's Cloud & Enterprise Solutions include Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) SoC, Satellite Management SoC (SMC), I/O Expander, and PRoT IC. Since 2014, ASPEED has been recognized by Forbes as one of Asia's 200 Best Under a Billion for eleven consecutive years. In both 2024 and 2025, the company was honored by Extel as Asia's Most Honored Company, receiving awards for Best Asia Executive Team and Best CEO in the semiconductor sector. For more information, please visit www.aspeedtech.com.

About Lattice SemiconductorLattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC) is the low power programmable leader. We solve customer problems across the network, from the Edge to the Cloud, in the growing Communications, Computing, Industrial, Automotive, and Consumer markets. Our technology, long-standing relationships, and commitment to world-class support let our customers quickly and easily unleash their innovation to create a smart, secure, and connected world. For more information, please visit www.latticesemi.com.

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This announcement describes a commercial relationship and does not create a legal partnership, joint venture, or similar arrangement between the parties.

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