Sept. 15, 2025 –
By Susan Nordyk, EDN (September 11, 2025)
SiFive’s Intelligence Gen 2 RISC-V IP portfolio combines scalar, vector, and matrix compute to accelerate AI workloads. The Gen 2 lineup includes the new X160 and X180, alongside the upgraded X280, X390, and XM series. All products feature enhanced scalar and vector processing, while the XM series adds a highly scalable matrix engine.
With up to four cores, the 32-bit X160 and 64-bit X180 target embedded IoT at the far edge. They deliver high efficiency in a compact footprint, extending AI to automotive, robotics, and industrial automation. Their vector engine boosts AI model performance with minimal power and area overhead.