Today, the demand for advanced RISC-V core IP is growing rapidly in areas such as generative AI and IoT. As technology becomes increasingly software-driven, the industry has moved from a hardware-first, software-later paradigm to a new paradigm where applications, especially large language models for AI, drive architecture development. This transition has placed RISC-V at the forefront with its highly configurable Instruction Set Architecture (ISA).
This flexibility is critical as it allows developers to customize the instruction set for their specific software needs and optimize execution, power consumption, and throughput. A strong ecosystem of semiconductor companies, such as Synopsys and SiFive, are developing RISC-V IP cores to meet the growing demand. This ecosystem offers a range of products that enable customers to create their own RISC-V implementations and customize the instruction set to achieve optimal performance for their specific applications. The ability to tweak and adapt RISC-V cores provides significant advantages in different market segments.
While AI is the primary driver for RISC-V adoption, its uses extend all the way up to 64-bit processors and into general-purpose processors for many different types of products. The general-purpose processor market is highly competitive, with RISC-V IP providers competing directly with incumbent players. This competition drives innovation and gives customers more processor IP choices, ultimately benefiting the entire industry.
Discover SiFive’s broad portfolio of RISC-V core IP. From simple embedded microcontrollers to high-end 64-bit application processor cores, read on to learn more about SiFive’s portfolio and Synopsys’ HAP prototype, and how they combine to deliver 1 trillion verification cycles per day.
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