Explaining RISC-V: An x86 & ARM Alternative

RISC-V is an alternative microprocessor technology to x86 and ARM, with its instruction set architecture (ISA) being open rather than closed. This video explains what RISC-V is all about, including its origins, key market players, hardware, applications, intellectual property (IP), and the likely role of global politics and international trade barriers in determining RISC-V’s success. Note that I have posted a “RISC-V 2023 Update“ video here: My previous review of the VisionFive RISC-V SBC that can run a Linux OS is here: And my review of the Nezha RISC-V SBC that can also run a Linux OS is here: REFERENCES Specific sources included in the video are as follows: RISC-V International: The first RISC-V Instruction Set Manual (from 2011):