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Yahoo
04-04-2025
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China's push for chip independence continues with its first RISC-V server CPU
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. RiVAI Technologies has launched the Lingyu CPU, China's first domestically designed high-performance RISC-V server processor. The unveiling occurred in Shenzhen, reflecting the country's ongoing push for greater self-sufficiency in semiconductor development. The Lingyu CPU adopts a one-core, dual architecture approach, integrating 32 general-purpose computing cores (CPU) alongside eight specialized intelligent computing cores (LPU). The configuration efficiently handles tasks such as inference for open-source large language models. The architecture aims to balance processing power and energy efficiency, thereby lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO). RiVAI Technologies was founded by Zhangxi Tan, who studied under Professor David Patterson, a pioneer of RISC-V and 2017 Turing Award recipient. Professor Patterson continues to serve as RiVAI's technical advisor, promoting RISC-V adoption in China. The company is also said to have partnered with over 50 companies, including Lenovo and SenseTime, to promote adoption and ecosystem development for its RISC-V processor. These collaborations are expected to support the deployment of the Lingyu CPU across various industries and encourage further advancements in RISC-V-based computing solutions. RiVAI's announcement comes amid broader efforts in China to shift away from reliance on x86 and Arm processors by promoting the adoption of RISC-V chips. The Chinese government is driving this initiative, encouraging research institutions, chipmakers, and companies to invest in RISC-V development. Unlike proprietary architectures controlled by Western companies, RISC-V is an open-source instruction set that allows Chinese firms to design and manufacture processors without external restrictions. The push for RISC-V adoption comes in response to ongoing trade tensions and sanctions that have limited China's access to advanced foreign-made chips. To accelerate this transition, the Chinese government provides policy support, funding, and incentives for companies working on RISC-V technology. Major domestic tech firms, including Alibaba and Tencent, have already started developing RISC-V-based solutions, while state-backed research institutions are working on software optimization for the architecture. This shift could help China build a more self-sufficient semiconductor industry, reducing its dependence on Western technologies. However, challenges remain, including software compatibility and ecosystem development, which will determine the long-term viability of RISC-V as a mainstream alternative to x86 and Arm processors.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Andes Technology and proteanTecs Partner to Bring Performance and Reliability Monitoring to RISC-V Cores
proteanTecs' on-chip monitoring successfully integrated into the AndesCore™ AX45MPV RISC-V multicore vector processor TAIPEI, Taiwan & HAIFA, Israel, February 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andes Technology Corporation (TWSE: 6533), a leading supplier of RISC-V processor IP, and proteanTecs, a global leader of health and performance monitoring solutions for advanced electronics, today announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration enables joint customers to seamlessly integrate proteanTecs' on-chip monitoring IP into Andes' RISC-V processor cores. Customers can then leverage proteanTecs' real-time analytics software applications to optimize performance, reduce power consumption, detect faults, and enhance overall system reliability, during production and lifetime operation. To kick off their partnership, proteanTecs' monitoring IP has been successfully integrated on the AndesCore™ AX45MPV, a popular 64-bit RISC-V multicore vector processor. Equipped with powerful RISC-V vector processing and parallel execution capability, this core has been adopted by over a dozen applications with large data sets, such as AI inference and training, signal processing, and scientific computing since released in 2022. By pre-validating this IP integration, customers can easily design in this licensed core, shorten their development time and accelerate their time-to-market. "proteanTecs offers the industry's most comprehensive and robust on-chip monitoring solutions," said Dr. Charlie Su, CTO and President at Andes Technology. "As chip complexity increases, monitoring is paramount, especially in AI applications. proteanTecs' deep data insights will empower our mutual customers to optimize their designs, improve their power/performance envelope, proactively prevent faults, and deliver superior products faster." This partnership underscores the continued commitment of Andes Technology and proteanTecs in advancing the RISC-V open standard. Reports estimate that by 2030 there will be over 16 billion RISC-V-based SoC units shipped annually.[1] Both Andes Technology and proteanTecs are active members of RISC-V International, the global non-profit organization devoted to furthering the RISC-V Instruction Set Architecture (ISA). Andes is a founding Premier member of RISC-V International, and proteanTecs is a Strategic Member. "With the rapid growth of high-performance applications, high compute density and advanced packaging technologies—especially in evolving AI models and workloads—on-chip monitoring is no longer a luxury, but a necessity," said Uzi Baruch, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at proteanTecs. "Partnering with Andes Technology—a key player in the RISC-V ecosystem and AI core development—brings the value of proteanTecs' solutions to a wider range of SoC devices. These benefits extend beyond production into the field, with real-time monitoring applications that enable proactive fault prevention and the unique ability to reduce power and increase performance in mission-mode." Andes and proteanTecs will discuss their ongoing partnership at upcoming RISC-V events. Interested parties can reach out to marketing@ for more information and the relevant deliverables. About Andes Technology As a Founding Premier member of RISC-V International and a leader in commercial CPU IP, Andes Technology (TWSE: 6533; SIN: US03420C2089; ISIN: US03420C1099) is driving the global adoption of RISC-V. Andes' extensive RISC-V Processor IP portfolio spans from ultra-efficient 32-bit CPUs to high-performance 64-bit Out-of-Order multiprocessor coherent clusters. With advanced vector processing, DSP capabilities, the powerful Andes Automated Custom Extension (ACE) framework, end-to-end AI hardware/software stack, ISO 26262 certification with full compliance, and a robust software ecosystem, Andes unlocks the full potential of RISC-V, empowering customers to accelerate innovation across AI, automotive, communications, consumer electronics, data centers, and mobile devices. Over 16 billion Andes-powered SoCs are driving innovations globally. Discover more at and connect with Andes on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Bilibili and YouTube. About proteanTecs proteanTecs is the leading provider of deep data analytics for advanced electronics monitoring. Trusted by global leaders in the AI, datacenter, automotive, communications and mobile markets, the company provides system health and performance monitoring, from production to the field. By applying machine learning to novel data created by on-chip monitors, the company's deep data analytics solutions deliver unparalleled visibility and actionable insights—leading to new levels of power, quality and reliability. The company is headquartered in Israel and has offices in the United States, India, South Korea and Taiwan. For more information, visit [1] "RISC-V Market Report: Application Forecasts in a Heterogenous World," The SHD Group, Jan. 2024. View source version on Contacts Press Contacts: proteanTecs: Jennifer Scher, Media Relationsjennifer.s@ Andes Technology: Ruby Tseng, Deputy Manager Marketing Divisionruby670@
