Innovate with Freedom: Incorporate RISC-V Chips into Your Next PCB Design

Twenty years after open-source software transformed the digital landscape, the hardware world is reaching its own revolutionary tipping point. RISC-V, the open and royalty-free Instruction Set Architecture, is tearing down the walls of traditional chip design. It's finally giving every engineer, maker, and small team a seat at the table to define the future of custom silicon. Whether you're launching a standalone RISC-V project or simply adding a smart co-processor to an existing design, the era of democratized hardware is here.

Why RISC-V? Why Now?

It gives you the freedom to customize your processor core like building blocks, optimizing performance and power with surgical precision. Its completely open model means zero licensing fees, offering a transparent cost structure and total control over your design. Most importantly, it represents the future of hardware, backed by a massive surge of momentum from both global tech giants and the vibrant open-source community.

The Sponsorship: Accelerating Your Migration

Prototyping new architectures shouldn't be a financial gamble. Our $500 grant is specifically structured to support the iterative nature of design migration:

• Free Prototyping Support: Get 2 free PCBA units, including PCB fabrication, components, assembly, and worldwide shipping (valued up to USD $500).
• Full Turnkey Execution: We handle everything from high-layer count PCB fabrication to precision SMT assembly and global component sourcing.
• Specialized DFM for RISC-V Integration: Every sponsored project receives a comprehensive DFM analysis.

What Can You Build? Inspiration for Your Next Board

Following community insights, we are looking for projects where a RISC-V chip serves a specific, functional purpose:

• Utility & Programming Tools: Use a RISC-V MCU to act as a dedicated FPGA programmer.
• Custom Peripherals: Design specialized keyboard controllers or custom retro game cartridges.
• Ecosystem Expansion: Develop new HATs for Raspberry Pi or Shields for Arduino.
• Embedded Intelligence: Integrate RISC-V chips into IoT devices or build standalone expansion modules.

How to Get Started

Apply

Submit the application form through the event page.

Evaluation

You will receive a confirmation email once the evaluation is passed.

Free Prototype

Place the order and get 2 PCBA units completely free.

Scale Production

Enjoy seamless technical support and pre-arranged subsidized pricing.

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Hardware freedom starts with a single RISC-V chip on your board.