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Designed by | Centre for Development of Advanced Computing |
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Architecture and classification | |
Application | IoT, Storage, Smart NICs, Edge Analytics, Data Analytics, Autonomous Machines, Storage, Networking |
Instruction set | RISC-V |
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VEGA Microprocessors (also referred to as VEGA Processors) is an initiative to develop a portfolio of microprocessors, and their hardware ecosystem, by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in India. [1] [2] The portfolio includes several indigenously-developed processors based on the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA). [3] [4] [5]
The programme was started by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology with the objective of designing a set of microprocessors, and developing a product line for commercial purposes, to be used as part of a " Make in India" strategy. [6]
The initiative has developed the following product lines: [5]
The initiative has developed 5 RISC-V microprocessors that run on FPGAs boards. [7] The ET1031 is a 32-bit processor, with all other processors being 64-bit. [7] Only the 32-bit variant has been physically manufactured within a THEJAS SOC. [8]
From the VEGA processor cores, 2 SOCs have been created running on the Digilent ARTY A7 FPGA. [7] Only the THEJAS32 has been taped-out for manufacturing for the ARIES microcontroller boards. [8]
The ARIES microcontroller boards have been described by researchers as alternatives to Arduino Uno boards. [5] [9]
As of May 2023, the ARIES v3.0 board can be purchased for "around 1,000 Rs each, or about $12". [8] It can be programmed with the Arduino IDE. [8]
![]() VEGA Processor logo | |
General information | |
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Designed by | Centre for Development of Advanced Computing |
Common manufacturers | |
Architecture and classification | |
Application | IoT, Storage, Smart NICs, Edge Analytics, Data Analytics, Autonomous Machines, Storage, Networking |
Instruction set | RISC-V |
Variant |
|
VEGA Microprocessors (also referred to as VEGA Processors) is an initiative to develop a portfolio of microprocessors, and their hardware ecosystem, by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in India. [1] [2] The portfolio includes several indigenously-developed processors based on the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA). [3] [4] [5]
The programme was started by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology with the objective of designing a set of microprocessors, and developing a product line for commercial purposes, to be used as part of a " Make in India" strategy. [6]
The initiative has developed the following product lines: [5]
The initiative has developed 5 RISC-V microprocessors that run on FPGAs boards. [7] The ET1031 is a 32-bit processor, with all other processors being 64-bit. [7] Only the 32-bit variant has been physically manufactured within a THEJAS SOC. [8]
From the VEGA processor cores, 2 SOCs have been created running on the Digilent ARTY A7 FPGA. [7] Only the THEJAS32 has been taped-out for manufacturing for the ARIES microcontroller boards. [8]
The ARIES microcontroller boards have been described by researchers as alternatives to Arduino Uno boards. [5] [9]
As of May 2023, the ARIES v3.0 board can be purchased for "around 1,000 Rs each, or about $12". [8] It can be programmed with the Arduino IDE. [8]