The BA51 represents an ultra-low-power RISC-V processor core, particularly optimized for deep embedding in a variety of applications. It is built on a 32-bit architecture with a 2-stage pipeline, facilitating reduced power consumption and minimized silicon area. This processor core caters to energy-constrained environments by incorporating advanced power management techniques like clock gating and frequency scaling. It can achieve clock speeds exceeding 500 MHz at 16nm technology, making it competitive for IoT devices and low-power consumer electronics, where minimal energy expenditure is crucial.
