May 21st, 2024
In a concerted effort to drive innovation in the field of RISC-V based SoC designs for a multitude of applications such as AI, 5G, networking, mobile, storage, AIoT, and space, Andes Technology and Arteris, Inc. have initiated a partnership with the aim of promoting the adoption of RISC-V technology within the mainstream market.
The collaboration introduces the Andes QiLai RISC-V platform, a development board housing a QiLai SoC that integrates the Andes’ RISC-V processor IPs, together with Arteris FlexNoC interconnect IP for on-chip connectivity. The QiLai SoC incorporates the Andes 64-bit AX45MP multiprocessor, the NX27V vector processor, and Arteris network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect IP, with subsystems for PCIe, DDR, SRAM, and General Purpose IO, employing the AMBA AXI protocol. The accompanying software encompasses the OpenSUSE Linux distribution, AndeSight™ toolchains, AndeSoft™ software stacks, and AndesAIRE™ NN SDK for AI/ML model executions.
Dr. Charlie Su, President and CTO of Andes Technology, expressed his contentment with the performance of the QiLai SoC on new projects, notwithstanding the widespread use of AndesCore™ AX45MP and NX27V processors. He underscored the flexible, high-performance, top-level connectivity provided by Arteris NoC IP across the QiLai SoC that has contributed to the platform’s successful development. The partnership aims to expedite the expansion of the RISC-V ecosystem through the accelerated development and evaluation of RISC-V software.
Michal Siwinski, chief marketing officer at Arteris, also conveyed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating that it supports their mission to contribute to SoC innovation and enable mutual customers to efficiently create future technological advancements. Arteris’ FlexNoC non-coherent NoC IP and Ncore cache-coherent NoC IP offer low latency and power-efficient on-chip communication, enhancing system functionality and interoperability.
Arteris’ efficient integration of high-performance, low-power CPU IPs facilitates improved system performance and efficacy, particularly within the RISC-V ecosystem. The adaptable interconnect solution interfaces seamlessly with various components, mitigating risks and expediting time to market. By utilizing Arteris NoC IPs, system designers enhance the reliability and quality of next-generation SoCs, while streamlining the development process.
For further information on the products and partnership, interested parties can reach out to [email protected] and [email protected].
Concerning Arteris, the company is dedicated to accelerating system-on-chip (SoC) development for modern electronic systems by providing network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect IP and SoC integration automation technology. Their goal is to enhance product performance, reduce power consumption, and expedite time to market, thus enabling customers to focus on future innovations.
Andes Technology, on the other hand, is a publicly-listed company and one of the founding premier members of RISC-V International. With over nineteen years of experience, Andes is a leading supplier of high-performance/low-power 32/64-bit embedded processor IP solutions, playing a pivotal role in the mainstream adoption of RISC-V technology.
As the RISC-V ecosystem continues to evolve, the collaborative efforts of Andes Technology and Arteris strive to facilitate the widespread adoption of RISC-V based SoC designs, opening new doors for innovation and technological advancements in various sectors.