Electronic Design

Examining the RISC-V Architecture

RISC-V is an open-source instruction set definition managed by RISC-V International. This TechXchange includes content that delves into the architecture and design of a RISC-V processor core. How did ...
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British startup launches low-power RISC-V processor design to address the twin problems of memory and energy; promises up to 50% faster calculation speeds

Blueshift’s BlueFive RISC-V processor addresses Memory and Energy Walls BlueFive claims faster calculations, lower energy use via data optimization Validated design integrates memory controller, CPU ...
Electronic Design

The Rise of RISC-V: From University Lab to Global Force in Silicon Design

SiFive’s role in creating RISC-V and driving it forward. How RISC-V transformed from a student project into a globally used architecture. The importance of open-standard architecture. RISC-V ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Verifying A RISC-V Processor

Verifying an SoC is very different than verifying a processor due to the huge state space in the processor. In addition to the tools needed for an SoC, additional tools are required for a step and ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Flipping Processor Design On Its Head

AI is changing processor design in fundamental ways, combining customized processing elements for specific AI workloads with more traditional processors for other tasks. But the tradeoffs are ...
Network World

How can Arm gain enterprise acceptance?

Arm was founded as a company 35 years ago. It rules mobility and is gaining client share, but the enterprise seems out of ...
EDN

RISC-V venture in Germany to accelerate design ecosystem

Nearly a month before Arm’s $60 billion-plus IPO, here comes a significant threat to its CPU design and licensing business. Especially when the Cambridge, UK-based processor architecture powerhouse is ...