Renesas and SiFive to jointly develop RISC-V solutions for automotive applications Renesas Electronics and SiFive, a leader in RISC-V processors and silicon solutions, have unveiled a strategic partnership to jointly develop next-generation, high-end RISC-V solutions for automotive applications. The partnership will include SiFive licensing the use of their RISC-V core IP portfolio to Renesas. âRISC-V is an important element in providing additional capabilities and options for new and existing customers,â said Takeshi Kataoka, Senior Vice President, General Manager of Automotive Solution Business Unit at Renesas. âWe 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 SiFiveâs high-end RISC-V technologies.â