RISC-V — RISC-V Open Instruction Set Architecture

Fact

A free, open set of basic instructions for designing computer chips.

In Plain Words

RISC-V is a chip recipe on the fridge door. Anyone can use it. They can add their own secret sauce too.

It makes chip design easier to start. You may find it in smart devices and special AI chips.

Related Concepts

• AI chip
• Neural Processing Unit
• Edge AI

AI chip
RISC-V lets makers customize the control part of an AI chip.

NPU
A RISC-V processor can schedule and control an NPU.

Edge AI
RISC-V suits small Edge AI devices with limited resources.