The instruction set (ISA) is open, so developers can design the chip by selecting only the core that they need, and it is advantageous for developers to implement the specialized functions required by various IoT applications.
The RISC-V Foundation, in which many chip companies and internet service companies participate, is also actively moving. Starting with the 4th year since its inauguration, many reference designs will be released using core IP, which was initially launched by member companies, and it is expected that many chips equipped with RISC-V IP will be manufactured.
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