This article is part of the TechXchange: RISC-V: The Instruction-Set Alternative
What you’ll learn:
- What is RISC-V?
- The basics of RISC-V.
- Applications and uses of RISC-V.
RISC-V is described as an open standard instruction set architecture (ISA) that’s based on the reduced instruction set computer (RISC) principles. Boiled down, RISC simplifies the instructions given to the processor to accomplish tasks. However, unlike most ISAs, RISC-V is provided under open-source licenses, meaning anyone can contribute to its development and it doesn’t require fees to use.