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Google Pixel 10 is expected to feature a RISC-V GPU
According to speculation from Android Authority, Google’s upcoming Tensor G5 chip will utilize Imagination Technologies’ DXT-48-1536 GPU, replacing the Arm Mali-G715 MP7 GPU used in the previous Tensor G3 and G4. Additionally, the Tensor G5 will no longer rely on Samsung, but will be manufactured by TSMC using a 3nm process.
Tensor G5 is Google’s first fully self-designed mobile chip, which will be applied to the Google Pixel 10 series (expected to be released in the second half of 2025):
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CPU: Uses Arm Cortex CPU cores, specifically configured as follows:
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1 Cortex-X4 main core
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5 Cortex-A725 middle cores
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2 Cortex-A520 small cores
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GPU: Equipped with Imagination Technologies’ DXT GPU, supporting ray tracing and GPU virtualization (estimated by external sources)
Android Authority’s confidence in this inference is based on three facts:
- Imagination has acknowledged that its RISC-V GPU may be selected by Google. Reference: RISC-V Day Tokyo｜Analysis of Imagination GPU Solutions Integrated into RISC-V Platforms
- Google has stated that the G5 will feature a RISC-V GPU Reference:https://www.msn.com/en-in/lifestyle/shopping/google-s-next-pixel-chip-leaked-here-s-what-to-expect/ar-AA1sZZqV
- Currently, Imagination is one of the few manufacturers producing RISC-V GPU IPs Reference: http://www.ictest8.com/a/technology/2024/04/RISC-V.html
Original link:https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-gpu-3537486/
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Microchip Launches Automotive-grade RISC-V FPGA
Microchip Technology announced that its PolarFire® System-on-Chip (SoC) Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) has received AEC-Q100 certification from the Automotive Electronics Council, ensuring its reliability under extreme conditions, suitable for automotive applications.
AEC-Q100 is an automotive-grade certification standard primarily used to assess the reliability of semiconductor devices in automotive environments. Achieving AEC-Q100 certification allows Microchip’s PolarFire SoC FPGA to meet the stringent requirements for high reliability and performance in the automotive industry, expanding RISC-V’s market opportunities in the automotive sector.
As Da Lang said: Back then, the feasibility assessment of RISC-V was also done in FPGAs, and now, in less than 15 years, it can shoulder the responsibilities of FPGAs.
Original link:https://www.stocktitan.net/news/MCHP/polar-fire-so-c-fpg-as-achieve-aec-q100-vf8hdj02r6dl.html
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Forlinx Launches Industrial-grade Processor with RISC-V MCU
Forlinx has launched the FET536-C System-on-Module (SoM) based on the Allwinner T536 industrial-grade processor. This module features a 1.6GHz quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU and integrates the XuanTie E907 RISC-V MCU, which is primarily used for low-power real-time control tasks, improving system efficiency and reducing the burden on the main CPU.
FET536-C SoM uses industrial-grade components, suitable for concentrators, FTUs, DTUs, charging piles, transportation, robotics, and industrial control, providing a high-quality cost-reduction option.Original link:https://timestech.in/forlinx-embedded-partners-with-allwinner-to-launch-the-powerful-t536-som/04Pine64 Upgrades RISC-V Tablet PineTab-VPINE64 has recently quietly upgraded its newly released PineTab-V tablet, which now comes pre-installed with a Debian-based Linux distribution developed by StarFive and has undergone hardware improvements.Hardware upgrade points:
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New speed sensor added
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Charging speed issue fixed
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LED status indicator added
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Unique identifier added in EEPROM for easier identification by bootloaders, operating systems, or firmware
PineTab-V is a RISC-V architecture Linux tablet launched by PINE64 in April 2023, suitable for developers and open-source enthusiasts. It features the StarFive JH7110 SoC processor, equipped with a quad-core SiFive U74 CPU and Imagination BXE-4-32 GPU, primarily targeting the Linux ecosystem.Original link:https://news.itsfoss.com/pinetab-v-upgrade/05LILYGO Launches AIoT Integrated Development Board T-Display K230Chip Yuan Electronics (Shenzhen) recently launched a new integrated development board aimed at the artificial intelligence Internet of Things market – the T-Display K230. This development board integrates the Kendryte K230D System-on-Chip (SoC) and features Wi-Fi and LoRa connectivity, suitable for various AIoT projects.
The T-Display K230’s smartphone-like shape and multifunctional features provide broad application prospects in the fields of IoT and edge computing, suitable for smart homes, IoT data monitoring, smart security, smart agriculture, industrial automation, smart healthcare, and educational development in various AIoT projects.Original link:https://www.hackster.io/news/lilygo-s-smartphone-like-t-display-k230-packs-a-kendryte-chip-and-lora-transceiver-for-aiot-projects-6787ef827c66Product link:https://lilygo.cc/products/t-display-k230?variant=4519748455646906India’s AI Chip Self-Planning: Production by 2027The Indian government plans to develop and produce indigenous RISC-V-based artificial intelligence (AI) chips by 2027, aiming to reduce dependence on global tech giants and strengthen the domestic semiconductor industry chain. This project is led by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and the National Electronics Governance Division.
Previously, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) developed the Shakti microprocessor series based on the RISC-V instruction set architecture, aimed at promoting the development of domestic processor technology.Original link:https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/india-to-develop-indigenous-ai-chip-expected-by-2027/