Andes Technology RISC-V Cores
Driving RISC-V Leadership.
Overview
Andes Technology is a founding premier member of RISC-V International and a leading provider of RISC-V processor IP. Their portfolio, AndeStar™, includes a wide range of cores from small microcontrollers (N-series) to 64-bit multicore application processors with vector processing units (AX-series). Andes is known for its robust and feature-rich cores, strong toolchain support (Andesight IDE), and value-added custom instruction extension capabilities (Andes Custom Extension™).
✨ Key Features
- RISC-V ISA compliant cores
- Broad portfolio from embedded controllers to application processors
- Advanced features like vector processing, DSP, and custom extensions
- Comprehensive software development environment (Andesight™ IDE)
- Functional safety certified cores for automotive
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Mature and extensive portfolio of RISC-V cores
- Powerful custom instruction extension capabilities
- Strong focus on the embedded and deeply embedded markets
Unique Value: Offers a robust, feature-rich, and highly extensible RISC-V processor solution, enabling designers to create highly optimized SoCs with custom instructions for their specific workload.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- MCU for touch and display drivers
- AI vector processor in enterprise storage
- Main controller in various IoT devices
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- High-end server CPUs (market still emerging for RISC-V)
- Applications needing the absolute largest commercial software ecosystem (e.g. Windows on Arm)
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to SiFive, Andes has a traditionally stronger focus on the embedded controller market. Compared to Arm, it offers the flexibility and openness of the RISC-V standard.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Licensing tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: N/A
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