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RISC V prototype chip
Open Source RISC-V Core Designs, Why Google Cares and Why They Matter

RISC-V is a free and open source Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) standard for Systems-on-a-Chip (SoCs).

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The CPU is one of the most crucial components of our computers, responsible of performing basic calculations, logical comparisons and moving data around. These simple tasks are the building blocks of any more complex operation, and make running our systems and programs possible.