What is RISC-V and why it matters to Canonical
5 hours ago
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- #RISC-V
- #Open Source
- RISC-V is an open standard instruction set architecture (ISA) allowing anyone to create CPUs with flexibility in business models and innovation.
- Interest in RISC-V is growing, with 2026 expected to bring more Linux-capable chips and boards, moving beyond deeply embedded uses.
- RISC-V's extensibility enables customization for AI/ML, security, accelerators, and research, managed through profiles like RVA23 for compatibility.
- The software ecosystem for RISC-V is mature, with wide open-source support including Linux kernel, GCC, LLVM, and Ubuntu since 2021.
- Canonical supports RISC-V as a first-class architecture, offering long-term support in Ubuntu LTS versions and collaboration with silicon partners.