RISC-V and its ecosystem offer an open, extensible instruction set architecture that empowers designers to create optimized, customizable computing solutions, from custom processors to hardware/software co-design.
It provides a flexible framework for innovation, enabling specialized hardware development without the limitations of proprietary ISAs. Developers who adopt RISC-V become integral to shaping a standard and ecosystem that prioritizes innovation and flexibility.
Hardware Designers
As a hardware designer, you can leverage RISC-V’s flexible ISA to create customized, energy-efficient processors tailored to specific application requirements, fostering innovation across different industries.
Learn
- Explore the Sail Golden Model
- Enroll in the Free Building a RISC-V CPU Core Course
- Download the RISC-V Sail Cookbook
- View Ratified Specifications
Join the Conversation
- Tech Golden Model Mailing List (Members Only)
- Architecture Test SIG Mailing List (Members Only)
- RISC-V ISA Dev Mailing List
- View Active Groups
Start Designing
- Discover technologies from our member ecosystem that support hardware development in the RISC-V Landscape
- Find Resources on the RISC-V Exchange
- Explore RISC-V Architecture Tests
- Reach out to RISC-V Staff
Software Developers
A software developer can utilize RISC-V to build optimized applications and systems that take advantage of its modular architecture, ensuring high performance and flexibility across diverse platforms.
Learn
- Explore the RISC-V Software Ecosystem Dashboard
- Learn best practices with the RISC-V Optimization Guide
- View Ratified Specifications
Join the Conversation
- Application and Tools Mailing List (Members Only)
- Privileged Software Mailing List (Members Only)
- RISC-V SW Dev Mailing List
- View Active Groups
Start Developing
- Discover technologies from our member ecosystem that support hardware development in the RISC-V Landscape
- Find Resources on the RISC-V Exchange
- Apply to the Developer Board Program
- Reach out to RISC-V Staff
Specification Developers
As a member, you can collaborate with a skilled technical community to define, design, write, and ratify specifications for the open-standard ISA, while also directly shaping the future and direction of RISC-V. Your contributions help to establish clear and consistent standards, facilitating smooth collaboration between hardware and software developers.
Learn
- Enroll in the RISC-V Fundamentals Course
- Browse the Specification Lifecycle
- View Ratified Specifications
- Explore Membership
Join the Conversation
Start Developing
- Learn More About the Specification Developer Journey
- Reach out to RISC-V Staff