Partners to develop next-generation high-end RISC-V solutions Renesas Electronics Corporation and SiFive have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop next-generation, high-end RISC-V solutions for automotive applications. The partnership will also incorporate SiFive licensing the usage of their RISC-V core IP portfolio to Renesas. “RISC-V is an important element in providing additional capabilities and options for new and existing customers,” said Takeshi Kataoka, senior vice president, general manager of Automotive Solution Business Unit at Renesas. “We are very excited to work with SiFive as their lead partner to develop next-generation semiconductor solutions through the collaboration of our accumulated expertise in the automotive field and SiFive’s high-end RISC-V technologies.”