Andes Technology Releases ASIL-D Certified RISC-V Processor: D45-SE

October 23, 2024 by No Comments

Hsinchu, Taiwan, Oct. 22, 2024 — Andes Technology Corporation (; ; ), a leading provider of high-efficiency, low-power 32/64-bit RISC-V processor cores and Founding Premier member of RISC-V International, is proud to announce the launch of its industry-leading functional safety RISC-V processor AndesCore™ D45-SE, targeting ISO 26262 ASIL-D (Automotive Safety Integrity Level D) certification.

The D45-SE, based on the production-proven D45, is a 32-bit, 8-stage dual-issue processor that supports the RISC-V GCBP extensions, including single/double precision FPU, 16-bit compression, bit manipulation, draft of packed SIMD/DSP extensions, and the Andes performance enhancements. Additionally, it includes several safety features, such as dual-core lockstep (DCLS), a real-time diagnostic safety circuit that uses an additional processor and a set of comparators to enhance the diagnostic coverage; ECC for memory soft error protection; bus protection to safeguard bus transactions; a core trap status bus interface that provides real-time trap status information from the core; and StakSafe™, a hardware mechanism that protects the stack and maintains the same outstanding 6.12 Coremark/MHz performance as the D45. With these safety improvements, the D45-SE ensures fault tolerance that meets the stringent requirements of safety-critical applications.

Furthermore, it supports split-mode, enabling two cores to operate independently when split-lock is configured. The processor also provides comprehensive safety documentation and support to facilitate ISO 26262 compliance, assisting customers in integrating safety features into their designs. The D45-SE marks a significant achievement, highlighting Andes’ commitment to delivering industry-leading, mission-critical solutions for the automotive industry and beyond.

“We are excited to announce the D45-SE, a high-performance RISC-V processor engineered to deliver exceptional safety and reliability. It is a testament to our dedication to providing safe and reliable solutions,” said Frankwell Lin, Andes Chairman and CEO. “This accomplishment reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the automotive industry’s drive towards higher safety standards and innovation.”

About Andes Technology

Nineteen years in business and a Founding Premier member of RISC-V International, Andes is a publicly-listed company (; ; ) and a leading supplier of high-performance/low-power 32/64-bit embedded processor IP solutions, and the driving force in taking RISC-V mainstream. Its V5 RISC-V CPU families range from tiny 32-bit cores to advanced 64-bit Out-of-Order processors with DSP, FPU, Vector, Linux, superscalar, functional safety and/or multi/many-core capabilities. By the end of 2023, the cumulative volume of Andes-Embedded™ SoCs has surpassed 14 billion.For more information, please visit   Follow Andes on , ,  and .

CONTACT: Hsiao-Ling Lin
hllin@andestech.com