Design & Reuse

MIPS accelerates the development timeline of the RISC-V NPU S8200, integrating Synopsys ARC IP to transform into a "physical AI" computing platform.

Feb. 02, 2026 – 

Will this transform GlobalFoundries from a wafer fab into a "computing platform provider"?

By Mash Yang, mashdigi.com

A veteran  processor architect striving to regain its glory in the RISC-V architecture arena.MIPSMIPS has been making frequent moves recently. It announced that it will accelerate its designs for edge  AI.S8200 RISC-V NPU The development timeline for the (neural network processor) is currently in progress, and test samples have begun to be provided to key customers.

Meanwhile, MIPS is under the parent company GlobalFoundries. Acquisition of Synopsys' ARC processor IP businessSubsequently, MIPS officially incorporated ARC technology assets into its portfolio. This signifies that MIPS will transform from a simple CPU core supplier into a provider of complete "computing platform" solutions, including  CPUs, DSPs, NPUs, and development tools, and will fully commit to the "physical AI" application market.

 

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