Codasip to design EU funded RISC V processor

Codasip, a leading provider of processor design solutions, has been chosen to supply a high-performance, general-purpose processor for the ambitious European supercomputing initiative known as Digital Autonomy with RISC-V in Europe (DARE). This collaboration will see Codasip developing a RISC-V-based General-Purpose Processor (GPP) that can be tailored and optimized for a variety of HPC-class applications. With financial backing from the project and a dedicated team based in Europe, Codasip is poised to play a key role in advancing supercomputing capabilities on the continent.

The primary objective of the DARE project is to establish a comprehensive supercomputing ecosystem that incorporates cutting-edge, energy-efficient RISC-V processors and accelerators designed and manufactured within Europe. The European Union has allocated a substantial sum of 240 million for the initial three-year phase of the program. By fostering hardware/software co-design principles, the project partners aim to deliver superior performance and efficiency in the realm of high-performance computing.

At present, Codasip boasts a diverse product lineup that spans from 32-bit low-power embedded cores to 64-bit application core families, with optional safety and security features such as the innovative memory protection technology CHERI. Leveraging its advanced processor design toolset, Codasip Studio, the company offers extensive opportunities for hardware/software co-optimization and application-specific customization. Through its involvement in the DARE initiative, Codasip intends to expand its product range to cater to high-end applications like artificial intelligence, big data processing, and supercomputing.

Karel Masarik, the Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Codasip, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "The efficiency of our Custom Compute solution enables us to achieve more with less compared to traditional approaches. The European Union recognizes the value of our technology in bolstering the semiconductor industry in Europe. Through collaborations like DARE and other strategic initiatives, we are able to tap into a network of European companies working together on cutting-edge technologies."

Notably, Digital Autonomy with RISC-V in Europe (DARE) has secured funding from the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (JU), underscoring the significance of this initiative in advancing supercomputing capabilities and fostering innovation within the region.