Chip Talk > Harnessing RISC-V for Next-Gen Power Solutions: The MIPS and Cyient Collaboration
Published June 12, 2025
In the evolving landscape of semiconductor technology, collaborations between industry leaders enable the rapid development of cutting-edge solutions. Recently, MIPS, a cornerstone in the realm of RISC-V processor IP, has joined forces with Cyient Semiconductor, a burgeoning entity in custom silicon solutions, to push the boundaries of power delivery and computing efficiency in AI, industrial robotics, and automotive sectors. You can learn more about their groundbreaking efforts by checking out MIPS' official release.
RISC-V is an open-standard instruction set architecture (ISA) that offers a flexible alternative to proprietary ISAs. Its open nature allows for extensive customization and optimization, which is pivotal in creating application-specific solutions. MIPS’ decision to leverage RISC-V technology is part of a broader transition in the semiconductor industry to embrace openness and interoperability, reducing dependency on locked-in, proprietary systems.
MIPS and Cyient’s collaboration aims to produce domain-optimized ASIC and ASSP solutions, pulling from MIPS' extensive Atlas portfolio of processor IP. Target applications include real-time, safety-critical environments where efficient power delivery, motor control, and compute capabilities are essential. The focus on AI power delivery, industrial robotics, and the automotive sector speaks to the growing demand for intelligent and sustainable technology.
As autonomous vehicles and sophisticated industrial systems become more prevalent, the demand for custom silicon grows. Such custom solutions offer numerous advantages, including enhanced performance, cost-efficiency, and reduced time-to-market for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). By working with an open, scalable architecture like RISC-V, developers can bypass traditional barriers associated with proprietary systems, focusing on innovative product development.
Cyient Semiconductors brings a wealth of expertise to the table in analog mixed-signal, RF, and digital domains, aligning perfectly with MIPS' stronghold in RISC computing. This partnership allows for the leveraging of Cyient’s unique capabilities in intelligent power delivery. Such integration promises not only improved performance for existing solutions but also the creation of entirely new market-driven silicon products.
The collaboration between MIPS and Cyient represents more than just business synergy—it signals a pathway towards a more connected, efficient, and sustainable technological future. As they move forward, focusing on domains like motor drive control and safety-critical applications, they position themselves at the forefront of semiconductor innovation. This partnership is poised to redefine how power efficiency and compute capabilities are integrated into next-generation technologies.
For those interested in the underlying technology and the potential applications across different sectors, the full press release provides additional insights into how these innovations will unfold in practical terms.
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