As the open-source architecture gains popularity, RISC-V is fast becoming a new way to develop the cutting-edge hardware and software, from smartphones and IoT devices to high-performance computing, it growing across a wide range of industries into a more dominant instruction set architecture (ISA).
RISC-V’s simpler build makes processors easier to design, and suitable for developing innovative solutions. The ISA offers high-data throughput, essential for various applications, and can be customised to meet specific requirements through sets of standard extensions (e.g. enabling floating point or vector operations, or support for Hypervisor) that can be applied based on the application at hand.
This versatility and flexibility make RISC-V easier to work with when using FPGAs.
Through a combination of articles, blogs, eBooks, and products, from Mouser's technical team and manufacturing partners, engineers will be able to access the knowledge required to design innovative RISC-V applications.
The content hub explores how RISC-V is transforming the world around us, including pushing machine learning (ML) closer to the edge. As a more energy-efficient architecture, it is easier to implement ML applications in a wider range of devices, including autonomous vehicles, healthcare devices, and more.
Among the products and solutions for RISC-V applications available from Mouser are:
The FPB-R9A02G021 RISC-V MCU Fast Prototyping Board by Renesas Electronics. This is designed for evaluation, prototyping, and development with the R9A02G021 MCUs. This board incorporates a SEGGER J-Link emulator circuit that enables the user to design applications seamlessly, eliminating the need for additional investments in tools. Typical applications include consumer electronics, industrial sensors, medical sensors, and more.
The Pico 2 from Raspberry Pi which delivers a significant performance boost while retaining compatibility with earlier Raspberry Pi Pico series devices. The Pico 2 offers a higher core clock speed, double the memory, more powerful Arm cores, optional RISC‑V cores, heightened security features, and upgraded interfacing capabilities. Programmable in C / C++ and Python, Raspberry Pi Pico 2 is intended for enthusiasts and professional developers alike.
BeagleV-Fire single board computer (SBC) from BeagleBoard is powered by Microchip's PolarFire MPFS025T FCVG484E 5x core RISC-V System on Chip with FPGA fabric. Built around a powerful, energy-efficient RISC-V ISA, this SBC offers a computer architecture and open-source hardware development for the masses by providing opportunities to explore and experiment with RISC-V technology.
The XIAO ESP32C6 Microcontroller (MCU) by Seeed Studio is a cost-effective device based on Espressif’s ESP32-C6. This compact MCU is suitable for Matter-compliant smart home applications with support for various wireless connectivity (2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5.0, Zigbee, and Thread). Designed with a thumb-size footprint and a single-sided mount of the XIAO Series, the MCU is best suited for space-limited projects.
