Andes Technology and Arteris Partner To Accelerate RISC-V SoC Adoption

Core Insights - The partnership between Andes Technology and Arteris aims to enhance the adoption of RISC-V SoCs for various applications including AI, 5G, and consumer electronics [1][2] - The collaboration focuses on providing integrated solutions that combine Andes' RISC-V processor IPs with Arteris' interconnect IP, facilitating high-performance and low-power designs [1][3] Company Overview - Arteris is a leading provider of system IP that accelerates SoC development, offering technologies that improve performance, reduce power consumption, and shorten time to market [5] - Andes Technology is a founding member of RISC-V International, specializing in high-performance and low-power 32/64-bit embedded processor IP solutions, with a cumulative volume of over 14 billion Andes-Embedded SoCs by the end of 2023 [6][7] Product Details - The Andes QiLai RISC-V platform features a SoC with Andes' 64-bit AX45MP multiprocessor and NX27V vector processor, utilizing Arteris' FlexNoC interconnect IP for on-chip connectivity [2] - The platform supports various subsystems including PCIe, DDR, and SRAM, and is compatible with OpenSUSE Linux and Andes' software tools [2] Technology Benefits - Arteris' NoC IP provides scalable, low-latency, and power-efficient communication for complex SoC designs, enhancing the integration of high-performance CPU IPs [3] - The collaboration aims to accelerate the RISC-V ecosystem's growth by enabling rapid development and assessment of RISC-V software [3]