Custom RISC-V Processor

Overview

Traditional processors no longer strike the right balance between high performance, energy consumption, and cost.

Keysom processors deliver powerful capabilities, optimizing IoT and AI workflows with energy-efficient, small-footprint solutions.

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

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

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

Block Diagram

Custom RISC-V Processor Block Diagram

Video

Custom RISC-V by Keysom | CTO Technical deep-dive

Discover Keysom, a french company at the forefront of custom RISC-V processor and IP design. In this video, Jérémie CRENNE, CTO of Keysom go under the hood of our technology. This technical deep dive explores the architectural decisions, performance benchmarks, and configurability of our RISC-V IP platform. From pipeline design to real-time features, learn how we deliver IP that adapts to your performance, power, and area (PPA) constraints.

Applications

  • IoT: Optimized cores to achieve the lowest power consumption and silicon area
  • Edge AI: Framework and accelerators for local AI model deployment, optimizing performance and reducing latency
  • Industrial: Cores for complex systems, balancing performances, lifespan and cost

Technical Specifications

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