Andes Technology Corporation is a Taiwanese supplier of 32/64-bit embedded CPU cores and a founding Premier member of RISC-V International.[1] It focuses on the embedded market and delivers CPU cores with integrated development environment and associated software and hardware for SoC development.[2][3] Andes is ranked the fifth IP company in the world.[4][5][6] By the end of 2022, the cumulative volume of Andes-Embedded SoCs has surpassed 12 billion.[7]
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| Company type | Public limited |
|---|---|
| TWSE: 6533 | |
| Industry | Semiconductor |
| Founded | (2005) |
| Headquarters | , Taiwan |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Tsai Ming-kai (Chairman) |
| Website | www |
History
editAndes was founded in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan in 2005[8] and went public on the Taiwan Stock Exchange and began trading on 14 March 2017.[9]
In 2016, Andes joined RISC-V International Association and became the founding Premier member in 2020.[1] In 2017, Andes expanded its product lines by adding RISC-V processors based on AndeStar™ V5 architecture.[10]
Applications
editAndes CPU cores are applied to applications including 5G, ADAS, AI/machine learning, AR/VR, audio, blockchain, Bluetooth, cloud computing, data centers, gaming, GPS, IoT, MCU, security, sensing, sensor fusion, SSD controllers, storage, touch screen and TDDI controllers, USB 3.0 storage, voice recognition, Wi-Fi, wireless charger and so on.[11][12]
Partners
editAndes has more than 150 partners, including foundry (such as TSMC, UMC, GlobalFoundries), Electronic Design Automation (EDA),[13] IP, design service (such as Faraday and GUC), key component, development tool, medium & application software, operating software, academic & education, industry & affiliations members.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b "Member Directory". RISC-V. Archived from the original on 2020-05-13. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
- ^ "Andes gets ready to take on ARM/Android". embedded.com.
- ^ Quested, Tony. "Asian power broker takes UltraSoc debugging technology". Business Weekly.
- ^ Merritt, Rick. "Taiwan's Andes brings processor cores to U.S." EE Times.
- ^ Lan, Korbin. "Andes Technology Eyes to Become the Top 4 Silicon IP Provider in Three Years". CTIMES.
- ^ Stuart, Conor. "IoT Could Boost Taiwan's Andes Tech to No. 4 Spot in Global Silicon IP Sector in 2016". IP Observer.
- ^ "Andes Technology: Stepping into the 18th Year with Perseverance and Proud Accomplishments". Andes Technology. 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ^ "8 RISC-V Companies to Watch". Design News.
- ^ "MediaTek unit sees shares soar on main-board debut". Taipei Times.
- ^ Clarke, Peter. "RISC-V architecture, Andes processor cores offered on FDSOI". eeNews Embedded.
- ^ "Andes certifies Imperas models and simulator as reference for new Andes RISC-V Vectors Core with lead customers and partners". Electronic Engineering.
- ^ Clarke, Peter. "CEO interview: Andes' cores for IoT suit Europe". eeNews Europe.
- ^ Happich, Julien. "Andes partners with EDA tool vendors for more RISC-V SoC support". eeNews Europe.
- ^ "Partners". Andes Technology.