RISC-V Processors and Network on Chips are Emerging as Game-changing Technologies.
09-Dec-2021
Global
Technology Research
DA3C-01-00-00-00
ES01204-GL-TR_26051
The proliferation of IoT is driving demand for smart computing devices that offer an array of features and services such as real-time access to information, resources, and communications. To keep pace with these enhancements, devices have become more powerful and more complex, driving the need to integrate multiple systems on a single IC. A SoC integrates most components of a computer on a single IC and reduces the power, space, and costs required by large systems.
However, SoCs built on traditional bus-based and cross-bar communication architectures are being challenged by design limitations. Owing to the rapid advancement of and the growing demand for AI applications, sophisticated communication architecture that enables high throughput is seeing high demand. A NoC architecture resembles computer networking architecture but significantly boosts chip performance. Semiconductor giants and private venture capitalists are showing interest and investing heavily in emerging SoC architectures such as RISC-V.
This technology and innovation study focuses on the benefits of SoC, the emerging trends in SoC hardware, and the growth opportunities that market participants can capitalize on.
This study covers various SoC aspects, including:
Technology landscape
R&D trends
Funding trends
Innovation areas
Applications impacted
Prominent companies to action
Growth opportunities
1.1 The Strategic Imperative 8™Factors Creating Pressure on Growth in the System-on-Chips Market
1.2 The Strategic Imperative 8™
1.3 The Impact of the Top Three Strategic Imperatives on the System-on-Chips Industry
1.4 About the Growth Pipeline Engine™
1.5 Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
1.6 Research Methodology
1.6 Research Methodology (continued)
2.1 Research Scope
2.2 Key Findings
3.1 Technology Overview
3.2 SoCs Enable Compact and Efficient Solutions.
3.3 Application Landscape
3.4 Growth Drivers
3.5 Growth Restraints
4.1 R&D Ecosystem
4.2 Strategic Collaborations are a Key Trend to Address Technology Challenges.
4.3 Innovation Areas
4.4 Patent Landscape
4.4 Patent Landscape (continued)
4.5 The Efficient Integration of AI in Chip Systems will Lead to a Shift from Bus-based SoCs to NoCs.
5.1 Funding Trend 1: Breakthroughs in IP Blocks for SoCs (the trend is Gaining Traction among Investors)
5.2 Funding Trend 2: Government Funding Bodies are Actively Supporting SoC Innovation.
5.3 The Venture Arms of Semiconductor Giants are Actively Investing in RISC-V Processors for SoCs.
6.1 SIFive, The United States
6.2 MediaTek Inc., Taiwan
6.3 Qualcomm Inc., The United States
6.4 Arteris Inc., The United States
6.5 Kalray Corporation, France
7.1 Growth Opportunity 1: Technology Licensing to Provide Multiple Revenue Streams
7.1 Growth Opportunity 1: Technology Licensing to Provide Multiple Revenue Streams (continued)
7.2 Growth Opportunity 2: RISC-V IP Cores for Customized SoCs
7.2 Growth Opportunity 2: RISC-V IP Cores for Customized SoCs (continued)
7.3 Growth Opportunity 3: Automotive SoCs to Provide Enhanced Security
7.3 Growth Opportunity 3: Automotive SoCs to Provide Enhanced Security (continued)
8.1 Key Contacts
9.1 Your Next Steps
9.2 Why Frost, Why Now?
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| Deliverable Type | Technology Research |
|---|---|
| No Index | No |
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| Author | Arjun Mehta |
| Industries | Electronics and Sensors |
| WIP Number | DA3C-01-00-00-00 |
| Keyword 1 | emerging SoC architectures |
| Keyword 2 | RISC-V |
| Keyword 3 | System-on-Chips |
| Is Prebook | No |
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