SiFive Business Model
The industry’s broadest portfolio of RISC-V IP and complementary IP
RISC-V IP Leaders
SiFive provides intellectual property (IP) rather than making semiconductor chips. We license our RISC-V-based instruction set architecture (ISA) and processor technology, enabling customers to create custom chips and systems for a variety of applications.
While RISC-V is an open standard, our designs are proprietary and help you develop chips optimized for your use cases. Revenue comes from upfront licensing fees and royalties based on the chip's selling price.
Do what you do best
Our broad portfolio of RISC-V IP allows you to focus on your expertise and differentiate your products by collaborating with us to customize your system-on-chip (SoC) designs. Aligning with RISC-V International's profiles ensures compatibility with a wide range of optimized software.
Key benefits include:
- Improved time-to-market
- The flexibility and software compatibility of RISC-V
- Lower program risk by leveraging SiFive's proven-at-scale processors
Beyond the CPU
Beyond CPUs, we develop components like memory management units (MMUs), debug and interrupt handling systems, and JTAG support. We also focus on integrating hardware IP with software platforms to accelerate the development of both chips and application software.
Unmatched Performance with SiFive Core IP
SiFive delivers high-performance, scalable processor core IP solutions tailored to your needs. With flexible customization and power efficiency, SiFive empowers developers to innovate and differentiate products faster.
