TechXchange: RISC-V: The Instruction-Set Alternative

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. 

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RISC-V Podcasts

These are some Inside Electronics podcasts related to RISC-V.

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RISC-V Videos

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

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RISC-V Surveys and Quick Polls

We run surveys and quick polls on a number of subjects, including RISC-V. Quick polls will show you the results after you take them. 

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RISC-V Architecture

These articles are examples of RISC-V from an architecture and implementation standpoint. 

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RISC-V Software

For articles in this section, we look at tools and support software specific to RISC-V development. 

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RISC-V Trends and Insights

Articles in this section examine trends in the RISC-V ecosystem. 

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RISC-V Company Trends

Lots of companies are involved in the RISC-V ecosystem. These articles cover an array of topics, such as new companies entering the market.

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RISC-V Event Coverage

A number of annual events are related to RISC-V. This section collects together any coverage of these when we have a large number of articles related to a particular show. 

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RISC-V Innovators

In this section, we list articles about innovators who have been working in the RISC-V ecosystem. 

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RISC-V Boards and Modules

This section includes articles of RISC-V boards and modules that are available to developers. 

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RISC-V Chips

Off-the-shelf RISC-V chips used to be hard to find, but these days they're everywhere. Though not as numerous as Arm or x86 chips yet, they're climbing up that ladder. We highlight some of the latest RISC-V chips in these articles. 

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RISC-V Cores and IP

RISC-V cores are often used in custom chips. Intially, these cores weren't available as a standard product, but that's changing rapidly. This section takes a look at cores and IP issues. 

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RISC-V Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

RISC-V is a general instruction set definition that can be used for almost any application, including artificial-intelligence and machine-learning applications. These articles examine how RISC-V has been tailored to meet the demands of this space. 

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RISC-V Safety and Security

RISC-V chips and cores are being used for safety- and security-related applications such as automotive. There are also safety- and security-related design techniques and issues addressed by the articles in this section. 

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RISC-V Ecosystem

Articles in this section take a look at the ever-changing RISC-V ecosystem.