RISC-V is transforming the world of embedded design.
Born at the University of California, Berkeley in 2010, this fifth generation of the open instruction set architecture (ISA) empowers developers of computer processors to design exactly what they need — without licensing restrictions or hidden limitations.
RISC-V follows the principles of RISC, emphasizing simplicity and efficiency in instruction execution. This simplicity facilitates easier chip design, reduces complexity, and allows for more straightforward optimization of hardware and software interactions. As a result, RISC-V has evolved from a research initiative into a global standard adopted across industries. From microcontrollers and IoT nodes to AI accelerators and automotive systems, RISC-V offers unmatched flexibility, scalability, and openness.
Why Choose RISC-V?
- Freedom of design – Build your own architecture extensions
- Lower costs – No royalties or proprietary licensing
- Efficiency – Optimized for embedded, edge, and low-power designs
- Security and reliability – Full transparency of the ISA specification
- Growing ecosystem – Supported by major tool vendors and silicon partners
Ideal for:
Embedded control • IoT & edge devices • AI and DSP • Automotive & safety-critical systems • Education & research • High-performance computing
Developing embedded software for products based on RISC-V processor architecture, requires compilers and debuggers generating machine code based on the RISC-V instruction set.
SEGGER RISC-V Tools
Proven performance. Unmatched efficiency.
SEGGER delivers a complete ecosystem for RISC-V development — combining powerful debugging, reliable runtime libraries, and a modern IDE that’s built for performance.
Key products:
- Embedded Studio for RISC-V
A fully integrated IDE with compiler, linker, libraries, and advanced debugging.
Supports both 32- and 64-bit RISC-V variants and real-time C++ development. - J-Link & J-Trace PRO
Industry-leading debug and trace probes offering live code profiling, coverage, and instruction tracing for any RISC-V core. - emRun / emFloat Libraries
Ultra-fast runtime and floating-point libraries optimized for embedded applications. - Real-time C++ Support
Deterministic, hard real-time behavior for mission-critical embedded software. - Flexible Licensing
Best suited for:
High-performance embedded control, robotics, industrial automation, and compact code-critical applications.
IAR Systems RISC-V Tools
Safety. Reliability. Performance.
IAR Systems has a long heritage in professional embedded development.
Its RISC-V toolchain brings industry-grade performance and safety certification to this new open architecture.
Key products:
- IAR Embedded Workbench for RISC-V
A powerful IDE and compiler suite with extensive multicore and 64-bit support, delivering highly optimized code and robust debugging. - Functional Safety Edition
TÜV-certified to IEC 61508, ISO 26262, EN 50128, and EN 62304 standards.
Includes IAR C-STAT static analysis for certified safety-critical development. - Advanced ISA Support
Full compatibility with the latest RISC-V extensions (DSP, Zc, Zk, Zfinx, Andes CoDense) for higher performance and code compression.
Best suited for:
Automotive, medical, and industrial applications where functional safety and long-term reliability are essential.
Why Work with Logic Technology?
At Logic Technology, we combine decades of embedded expertise with the latest innovations in RISC-V.
We partner with SEGGER and IAR Systems to provide complete development solutions — from evaluation to certification.
Whether you’re building a low-power IoT sensor, a high-speed controller, or a safety-critical automotive ECU, our team will help you:
- Select the right RISC-V core and toolchain
- Integrate your software and debug environment
- Streamline your certification and time-to-market
Contact the partner expert of Logic Technology below to discover how RISC-V and SEGGER’s tools can power your next embedded innovation.
André De Ceuninck
Software Quality | Testing | Certification
Want to discover how RISC-V can power your next embedded innovation(s)?
Get in contact with me.
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