Microchip has announced the latest entry in the Mi-V ecosystem: Mi-V RV32 v4.0, a soft-core RISC-V processor for use with the company’s field-programmable gate array (FPGA) range.
“The RISC-V architecture has transformed the semiconductor industry with its open-standard instruction set, enabling customizable and cost-effective processors,” say Microchip’s Ken O’Hagan and Minh Nguyen in a joint announcement. “Since its debut in 2020, the Mi-V RV32 IP [Intellectual Property] has been a cornerstone for our FPGA users, evolving through customer feedback and technological advancements. The upcoming v4.0 release reflects our commitment to pushing boundaries, integrating lessons from previous iterations to meet diverse application needs. As embedded systems demand higher performance and reliability, the Mi-V RV32 v4.0 is poised to lead in 2025, aligning with trends toward modular, scalable processor designs.”