Infineon embraces RISC-V for automotive MCUs

European chip companies no longer share a united front regarding the adoption of RISC-V, as Infineon embraces the open-source instruction set for automotive microcontrollers while STMicroelectronics anchors its strategy around Arm. NXP Semiconductors is maintaining a neutral stance through its involvement in the joint company Quintauris. The author reports that the initial momentum for RISC-V in Europe was triggered by Nvidia's failed attempt to acquire Arm and trade export restrictions. Open article →