CAST, a semiconductor intellectual property provider, has introduced the CAST Catalyst Program to facilitate faster and less risky adoption of RISC-V processors for embedded system developers.
The program combines CAST's 32-bit RISC-V processor IP cores with simplified configurations, flexible licensing, and direct engineering support, aiming to make RISC-V more accessible for small, low-power, and cost-sensitive embedded systems.
The BA5x-TN is an ultra-compact (~17k gates) processor core delivering strong performance in minimal area, suitable for 8/16-bit MCU replacement, sensor hubs, and always-on control logic.
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Author's summary: CAST Catalyst simplifies RISC-V IP adoption.