Core IP

Traditional processors no longer strike the right balance between high performance, energy consumption, and cost. Keysom processors deliver powerful capabilities, optimizing workflows with energy-efficient, small-footprint solutions.

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K-Core Architecture

  • Privileged mode (Machine, User, Supervisor Modes)
  • Configurable Software and Hardware breakpoints
  • Configurable Watchpoints
  • From single-stage to 5-stage
  • Profiling & Visualization
  • Formal verification / UVM
  • Silicon proven

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Lower power consumption

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Smaller silicon area

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Faster time to market

Keysom IP architecture

RISC-V
K-Architectures

Keysom K-family architectures are highly efficient RISC-V processors designed to maximize PPA for any application. They offer ultra-low power, minimizing energy use. Their compact silicon footprint reduces costs while maintaining strong performance.
K-Essential
K-Flex
K-Vector
Perf.
Efficient
High
Ultra
Power
Ultra-low
Low
Medium
Area
Tiny
Small
Medium
FPU
Vectors
Core
Perf.
Power
Area
FPU
Vectors
K-Essential
Efficient
Ultra-low
Tiny
K-Flex
High
Low
Small
K-Vector
Ultra
Medium
Medium

K-Essential

Minimalist core for extreme efficiency

Specs:

  • 32 bits
  • Up to 5 pipeline stages
  • No FPU

Use Cases:

  • IoT
  • Low Power Consumption

K-Flex

Balanced core with floating-point

Specs:

  • 32 bits
  • Up to 5 pipeline stages
  • FPU

Use Cases:

  • Smart Sensor Devices

K-Vector

High performances core with vector extensions

Specs:

  • 32 bits
  • Up to 5 pipeline stages
  • Vector Series

Use Cases:

  • Edge AI
  • Signal processing

Designed for highly constrained markets, Keysom processors enable:

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IoT

Optimized cores to achieve the lowest power consumption and silicon area

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Edge AI

Framework and accelerators for local AI model deployment, optimizing performance and reducing latency

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Industrial

Cores for complex systems, balancing performances, lifespan and cost

All our processors support the most popular OSs on the market

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