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Learn about CKB-virtual machine (VM), which is a RISC-V instruction set that utilizes RISC-V's open-source instruction…

Learn about CKB-virtual machine (VM), which is a RISC-V instruction set that utilizes RISC-V's open-source instruction set architecture.

The Nervos CKB-Virtual Machine (CKB-VM) is a RISC-V instruction set based VM for executing smart contracts on Nervos CKB,…

The Nervos CKB-Virtual Machine (CKB-VM) is a RISC-V instruction set based VM for executing smart contracts on Nervos CKB, written in Rust.

This article explores the basic instructions needed to program a 32-bit ARM core, while building a foundational…

This article explores the basic instructions needed to program a 32-bit ARM core, while building a foundational understanding of the micro-architecture.

Arm's new security certifications and IoT infrastructure platforms plan for one trillion connected devices.

Arm's new security certifications and IoT infrastructure platforms plan for one trillion connected devices.

Can IoT devices handle edge processing for machine learning and DSP? Arm's newly-announced Helium vector extension for…

Can IoT devices handle edge processing for machine learning and DSP? Arm's newly-announced Helium vector extension for Cortex-M processors aims to facilitate more complex development on the edge.

Learn some basic instructions used in the ARM instruction set used for programming ARM cores.

Learn some basic instructions used in the ARM instruction set used for programming ARM cores.

Learn about the microarchitecture of an ARM processor, including an explanation of the register file and how it functions…

Learn about the microarchitecture of an ARM processor, including an explanation of the register file and how it functions within a processor.

What is an ecosystem and what is not? How does the term ecosystem apply to RISC-V and it's open-source architecture?…

What is an ecosystem and what is not? How does the term ecosystem apply to RISC-V and it's open-source architecture? Markus Levy nad Robert Oshana weigh in on RISC-V as an ecosystem, where that ecosystem is today, and discusses new developments in RISC-V.

Is open source changing the way we manage data? Western Digital, a data storage device company, switched to RISC-V's…

Is open source changing the way we manage data? Western Digital, a data storage device company, switched to RISC-V's open-source ISA (instruction set architecture) a year ago. This month, they announced a series of open-source, collaborative initiatives that aim to make data more open, from processor cores to memory caches.

After 12 years in the making, the computer designed to work like a human brain, at the University of Manchester is…

After 12 years in the making, the computer designed to work like a human brain, at the University of Manchester is finally switched on. What does this computer do? How is it made? And who is Steve Furber?

This article explores the equal importance of software and hardware security for IoT devices and provides actionable…

This article explores the equal importance of software and hardware security for IoT devices and provides actionable steps for securing embedded processors on RISC-V.

This article will explain some of the most important settings and design parameters for the Xilinx FFT IP core and…

This article will explain some of the most important settings and design parameters for the Xilinx FFT IP core and function as a basic walkthrough of the Fast Fourier Transform interface.

RISC-V is changing processor design through open source hardware. In this article, learn about some of the new uses for…

RISC-V is changing processor design through open source hardware. In this article, learn about some of the new uses for this technology.

SiFive announces an open-source SoC platform based on RISC-V and NVDLA architectures.

SiFive announces an open-source SoC platform based on RISC-V and NVDLA architectures.

Continuing our series on the Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), this week we delve into the PowerPC ISA.

Continuing our series on the Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), this week we delve into the PowerPC ISA.

8th generation Intel Core Processors are available with up to 6 cores, a 4.7 GHz max clock frequency, with UHD graphics…

8th generation Intel Core Processors are available with up to 6 cores, a 4.7 GHz max clock frequency, with UHD graphics and support for Intel Optane Memory.

This article explores some important details related to the design and functionality of processors.

This article explores some important details related to the design and functionality of processors.

In this article, the author explores and explains his team's process of choosing and utilizing the open-source hardware…

In this article, the author explores and explains his team's process of choosing and utilizing the open-source hardware platform RISC-V in an academic environment.

ISAs come in several different flavours. Many are proprietary (think AMD), while others are paving the way for open…

ISAs come in several different flavours. Many are proprietary (think AMD), while others are paving the way for open source (think RISC-V). To help get a feel for what’s out there, here’s a brief primer on the history, evolution, and characteristics of a select few, starting with ISAs developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC).