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Firm headed by legendary chip architect behind AMD Zen finally releases first hardware — days after being selected to build the future of AI in Japan, Tenstorrent unveils Grayskull, its RISC-V answer to GPUs

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Tenstorrent, the firm led by legendary chip architect Jim Keller, the mastermind behind AMD‘s Zen architecture and Tesla’s original self-driving chip, has launched its first hardware. Grayskull is a RISC-V alternative to GPUs that is designed to be easier to program and scale, and reportedly excels at handling run-time sparsity and conditional computation. Off the back … Read more

Ventana Veyron V2 redefines data center efficiency with cutting-edge RISC-V processor

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Ventana Micro Systems as announced the introduction of its latest marvel in the Veyron lineup—the Veyron V2. Marketed as the highest performance RISC-V processor to date, it’s clear that Ventana has not only listened to its customer base but has also pushed the envelope in performance and efficiency. The Veyron V2, available as both chiplets … Read more

Synopsys unveils innovative RISC-V ARC-V processor IP for next-gen chip design

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If you’re closely following the semiconductor space, you will be pleased to know that Synopsys, Inc. has made a significant announcement this week. With the introduction of the new RISC-V ARC-V Processor IP, a move set to empower customers with a gamut of processor choices tailored for optimal power-performance efficiency across various applications. For the … Read more

New BeagleV-Fire FPGA and RISC-V Single Board Computer

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BeagleBoard, a prominent player in the field of single-board computers (SBCs), has recently unveiled its latest product, the BeagleV-Fire. This advanced SBC is powered by Microchip’s PolarFire MPFS025T FCVG484E, a 5x core RISC-V System on Chip (SoC) that includes an integrated FPGA fabric. The BeagleV-Fire is the latest addition to the BeagleV series of SBCs, … Read more

Qualcomm RISC-V Wear OS wearable platform

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Qualcomm has announced that it is currently developing a RISC-V based wearables solution intended for use with Wear OS by Google. This development is a testament to Qualcomm’s innovative spirit and its commitment to fostering collaborations that drive technological advancements. The company’s ongoing collaboration with Google is a strategic move to enable a broader range … Read more