VSD has been diligently working on RISC-V for the past eight years, and the impressive outcomes are evident in the images provided. You can experience this for yourself in the following two upcoming programs:

RISC-V for Application Development using VSDSquadron Mini (3-day program) (Last 3 days to enrol)

https://www.vlsisystemdesign.com/vsdsquadronmini/

RISC-V Product-based Skilling for FPGA and VLSI (7-day program) (Last 7 days to enrol)

https://www.vlsisystemdesign.com/hdp_riscv/

RISC-V has gained widespread adoption among universities and is now integrated into the VLSI curriculum. It is time for students and young professionals to transition to RISC-V and utilize it across the entire VLSI ecosystem. Here’s why:

1. What is RISC-V? RISC-V is an open-source instruction set architecture (ISA). Unlike proprietary ISAs, RISC-V can be freely used for any purpose, allowing developers to design, share, and build hardware without the cost of royalties. This openness is particularly appealing in academic and research settings.
2. VLSI Connection: VLSI involves creating integrated circuits by combining thousands to millions of transistors into a single chip. When teaching VLSI, a crucial aspect is the design and implementation of processors on these chips. RISC-V, being a processor architecture, naturally fits into VLSI education as it allows students to work with a real-world ISA that is increasingly used in the industry.
3. Educational and Practical Benefits: Using RISC-V in VLSI education allows students to gain hands-on experience with processor architecture and understand how such architectures can be implemented in silicon, a core component of VLSI studies. The openness of RISC-V also supports innovation and customization in academic projects and research, aligning well with the practical needs of VLSI education.
4. Industry Relevance: RISC-V is gaining traction in the industry due to its flexibility and cost-effectiveness, which are crucial for modern VLSI designs. By incorporating RISC-V into the curriculum, educational programs are preparing students for current and future demands in the semiconductor industry.

Wishing you all the best and happy learning!