The Rise of RISC-V: How Open-Source Architecture is Disrupting the Chip Industry
Introduction The semiconductor industry has long been dominated by proprietary architectures like x86 (Intel, AMD) and ARM (now a public company). But a silent revolution is underway, driven by an open-source alternative called RISC-V. This free, modular instruction set architecture (ISA) is reshaping how chips are designed, offering unprecedented flexibility, cost savings, and innovation. In this deep dive, we…