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RISC-V isn't open hardware though, it's open architecture. Open architectures make it easier to design new chips. That isn't necessarily going to translate into
by t-3 3y ago
RISC-V isn't open hardware though, it's open architecture. Open architectures make it easier to design new chips. That isn't necessarily going to translate into cheaper or more easily repairable or more open-to-the-user products.
- imiric 3y agoThis isn't about RISC-V, but specifically about the BeagleV-Ahead board. They have an OSHW certification[1], and provide schematics and design documents[2]. Whether that will provide tangible benefits to the consumer is hard to say, as it will depend on how popular this design ends up being, among many other factors. Unlike with software, most end users don't have the capability to build their own versions, and have to rely on other manufacturers to do that. Still, this is surely a step in the right direction, and is more consumer-friendly than traditional closed architectures, platforms and products. [1]: https://certification.oshwa.org/us002535.html https://certification.oshwa.org/us002535.html [2]: https://git.beagleboard.org/beaglev-ahead/beaglev-ahead https://git.beagleboard.org/beaglev-ahead/beaglev-ahead