RISC-V is a fairly new architecture that is making a name for itself in the market. This architecture is based on an ISA instruction set and is free hardware. Being free, anyone can design, manufacture and sell chips based on this design.
This project originated at the University of California, Berkeley in 2010. It quickly attracted the attention of the industry and many engineers and developers came together to improve this architecture. These are chips for all types of implementations, with good performance and very low consumption.
Laptop with RISC-V processor and Ubuntu
The new DeepComputing DC-ROMA II laptop is the first to use the SpacemiT K1 SoC. This processor is characterized by 8 cores of RISC-V architecture operating with a frequency of 2.0 GHz.
These systems will have capacities of 8 GB and 16 GB of RAM. In addition, they will have several versions with an M.2 SSD with a capacity of up to 1 TB. This system has a 14-inch screen with a resolution of 1080p with a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
Connectivity is another strong point, with two USB 3.0, one USB-C and one full-size USB-C. It integrates an eight-pin developer interface for different developments. It also integrates Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 technologies.
Regarding battery life, this laptop offers up to 8 hours of battery life. That’s not bad at all, since that’s usually the typical battery life of most laptops on the market.
What is interesting about this SoC is that it supports RISC-V RVA 22 Profile RVV 1.0 high performance computing with a width of 256 bits, being the first of these features. It is the first to offer expanded capabilities for AI with its custom matrix operating instructions based on IME Group designs.
We are talking about the second generation of DC-ROMA systems based on RISC-V processors. The case is made entirely of metal to make it more durable. In addition to improving durability, it also contributes to greater and more efficient heat dissipation.
For this system, they partnered with Canonical, the developer of the Ubuntu operating system. It is one of the most popular open source operating systems among developers, thanks to its easy-to-use interface, very solid and offering great security. They point out that when using Ubuntu on systems equipped with RISC-V SoCs, it is the most natural.
It is positioned as an excellent solution to innovate and explore the capabilities of the new RISC-V. Additionally, these DC-ROMA II systems with Ubuntu are proposed to position themselves as an excellent solution for developers. It offers excellent performance with excellent software integration and optimization with cutting-edge hardware.
We will be able to see it officially at the RISC-V Summit Europe 2024 in Munich, Germany, which takes place June 24-28. They have not revealed the price, but indicate that the reservation period will open from June 18.
