The “New Shift-Left”: Why FPGA Prototyping is the Ultimate RISC-V IP Sandbox

The “New Shift-Left”: Why FPGA Prototyping is the Ultimate RISC-V IP Sandbox
by Daniel Nenni on 05-14-2026 at 10:00 am

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In the EDA world, “Shift-Left” has traditionally been a mantra for early software development—booting the OS before the silicon even leaves the fab. But as the RISC-V revolution accelerates, the goalposts have moved. We are seeing the emergence of a “New Shift-Left”, one that focuses on critical architectural… Read More


SiFive’s P570 Gen 3 Pushes RISC-V Further Into the AI Era

SiFive’s P570 Gen 3 Pushes RISC-V Further Into the AI Era
by Kalar Rajendiran on 05-14-2026 at 6:00 am

P400 P500 Performance Family

With the launch of its new P570 Gen 3 processor family, SiFive is making a broader statement about the future of edge computing and the growing role of RISC-V in mainstream application processors. Rather than simply unveiling another CPU core, the company is positioning the P570 as a balanced-performance processor built specifically… Read More


CEO Interview with Dave Kelf, CEO of Breker Verification Systems

CEO Interview with Dave Kelf, CEO of Breker Verification Systems
by Daniel Nenni on 05-08-2026 at 6:00 am

David Kelf Headshot

In the functional verification space, Breker Verification Systems stands out for its vast and long-standing understanding and ability to solve many of the seemingly intractable complexity challenges, especially in the system space.

I recently talked with Dave Kelf, Breker’s CEO, who has plenty of good news to share about Breker’s… Read More


RISC-V: From Niche Architecture to Strategic Foundation

RISC-V: From Niche Architecture to Strategic Foundation
by Kalar Rajendiran on 05-07-2026 at 10:00 am

The RISC V Inflection Point

At the recent RISC-V Now by Andes conference, Aion Silicon’s presentation made one thing clear: RISC-V is no longer an emerging alternative but rather rapidly becoming foundational to modern silicon design. This conviction is not theoretical says Oliver Jones, CEO of Aion Silicon, who gave the talk. It is grounded in Aion Silicon’s… Read More


Connecting the Dots: Why RISC-V System Design Is Entering a New Era

Connecting the Dots: Why RISC-V System Design Is Entering a New Era
by Kalar Rajendiran on 05-04-2026 at 10:00 am

Andes x Arteris Pre Verified and Silicon Proven SoC Integration

At the recent RISC-V Now event hosted by Andes, the discussion underscored the fact that RISC-V is no longer just about instruction set architecture advantages or customizable cores. The real focus has moved up the stack to system-level design. This is where connectivity, integration, and security define whether an innovation… Read More


RISC-V Verification – DV Club Cambridge

RISC-V Verification – DV Club Cambridge
by Admin on 04-30-2026 at 8:41 pm

RISC-V Verification

This session will be recorded and will be available to all registrants post-session.

RISC-V is rapidly transforming the semiconductor landscape with its open and extensible instruction set architecture. As adoption accelerates across industries, the need for robust and scalable verification methodologies… Read More


Podcast EP341: Details of the Upcoming Microelectronics US Event with Michael Adeniya

Podcast EP341: Details of the Upcoming Microelectronics US Event with Michael Adeniya
by Daniel Nenni on 04-15-2026 at 8:00 am

Daniel is joined by Michael Adeniya, Group Director, Microelectronics Global and a key architect behind the launch of Microelectronics US. Mike is focused on uniting the “Silicon Hills” ecosystem to address the practical engineering bottlenecks of the post CHIPS Act era. By fostering strategic partnerships … Read More


When a Platform Provider Becomes a Competitor: Why Arm’s Silicon Strategy Changes the Incentives

When a Platform Provider Becomes a Competitor: Why Arm’s Silicon Strategy Changes the Incentives
by Admin on 04-12-2026 at 12:00 pm

RISC V Now Andes Conference

Marc Evans, Director of Business Development & Marketing, Andes Technology USA

I work at a RISC-V IP company, and I genuinely root for Arm — probably more than most people in my position would admit. Not because I’m confused about who competes with whom, but because Arm’s best move for their shareholders is also… Read More