SiFive announces three RISC-V automotive processors

SiFive is looking to expand the utility of the RISC-V processor architecture beyond the consumer computer market and address performance and feature needs for evolving sectors including aerospace and e-mobility. The premiere RISC-V processor maker was recently selected by NASA to provide advanced compute power for upcoming space missions, and now SiFIve is launching three new automotive chips designed to power various electric car components such as the infotainment system, cockpit, connectivity, driver assistance and electrification. SiFive’s new E6-A, X280-A and S7-A processors will be used by top-tier car component suppliers like Renesas and Siemens for safety-critical compute applications.

The E6-A chip is designed for 32-bit applications controlling security modules and safety islands or it can be used to power microcontrollers. On the other hand, the S7-A is designed for 64-bit applications with low-latency interrupt support that complement the main application processor, while the X280-A is derived from the power-efficient X280 chip that will be used by NASA, which makes it a great choice to power sensor arrays and AI-assisted driving systems.

RISC-V’s ecosystem expansion will continue throughout 2023, as SiFive plans to further diversify its portfolio with high performance, out of order application CPUs, plus a complete lineup of compute IP for microcontroller and memory protection units, as well as a high performance automotive processor family.

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