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RISC-V: The Instruction-Set Alternative

Oct. 7, 2024

Check out our curated content related to RISC-V.

This TechXchange focuses on RISC-V technology.

Check the RISC-V Overview to get a general understanding of RISC-V. This TechXchange also includes RISC-V Videos and Podcasts and a Quick Poll about RISC-V.

The TechXchanges below present topics related to RISC-V from its architecture to software development and industry trends.

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Examining the RISC-V Architecture

This TechXchange delves into the architecture and design aspect of RISC-V

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Creating Software for RISC-V

Developer applications for RISC-V is similar to other platforms but here are a few tips.

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Trends and Insights About RISC-V

Take a look at why RISC-V is important in embedded design.

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Insights into RISC-V Adoption and Support

This TechXchange examines the adoption and industry support of the RISC-V architecture

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Looking at RISC-V Implementations

This TechXchange looks at RISC-V chips, boards and modules.

RISC-V Overview

First and foremost, RISC-V is a modular, open-source, instruction set definition and nothing more. RISC-V as an ecosystem is much more. The instruction set provides the encoding and semantics, but it doesn't specify how it's implemented, leading to the plethora of RISC-V cores, chips, and boards.

This TechXchange addresses different aspects of RISC-V from architecture to boards and modules. If you're just getting started, below are a couple of articles and videos to put RISC-V into context.

Embedded

An Introduction to the RISC-V Architecture

This webinar introduces the RISC-V Architecture, providing an overview of RISC-V Modes, Instructions and Extensions, Control and Status Registers, and Interrupts.

Embedded

11 Myths About the RISC-V ISA

Despite its rich ecosystem and growing number of real-world implementations, misconceptions about RISC-V are keeping companies around the world from fully realizing its benefits...

Industry Insights

Who is Using RISC-V?

Open-source RISC-V continues to grab more attention as an option for building customized solutions. What's your stance on the instruction set?

RISC-V Videos and Podcasts

Here are some of the latest RISC-V videos and podcasts on Electronic Design.

Inside Electronics

Navigating the RISC-V Ecosystem

The open-source RISC-V instruction set continues to make inroads across the electronics industry. Electronic Design’s and Microwaves & RF’s Bill Wong offers his take on the current...

Why is MIPS Putting its Primary Focus on RISC-V?

Processors

Another Major Player Shakes Up the RISC-V Arena

MIPS has switched its primary focus to the RISC-V architecture, targeting automotive, cloud, and embedded applications.

BeagleV-Fire Board Combines RISC-V and FPGA

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BeagleV-Fire Board Blends RISC-V and FPGA

The BeagleV-Fire targets robotics and control applications with a Microchip SoC FPGA.

Embedded

An Introduction to the RISC-V Architecture

This webinar introduces the RISC-V Architecture, providing an overview of RISC-V Modes, Instructions and Extensions, Control and Status Registers, and Interrupts.

Processors

Examining Today's RISC-V Ecosystem

The open-source RISC-V architecture offers new options for those who create microcontroller and microprocessor designs.

Keynote: RISC-V is Here! Innovation and Adoption Driving the Open Compute Future - Calista Redmond

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Reviewing the 2023 RISC-V Summit

You can view most of the sessions that were presented at the RISC-V Summit.

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William G. Wong | Senior Content Director - Electronic Design and Microwaves & RF

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