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Introducing the RISCstar toolchain for RISC-V

Daniel Thompson, tech lead for the RISCstar toolchain, shares a few of the technical details behind this new toolchain for RISC-V.

Can RISC-V Cross the Threshold in 2025? (from Embedded.com)

Fast forward to 2025, and the tone has shifted. This year, the pressure is on. The question is no longer whether RISC-V can attract interest—it’s when it will truly deliver.

Embedded Device Security: Protecting Linux Systems with Modern Tools (from CNX Software)

Nowadays, it is (rightfully) impossible to put an embedded device into the market without comprehensive embedded device security measures. Most new devices store private data that we do not want to see leaked in dark corners of the Internet. We also want to avoid our device ending up as part of a botnet.

RISC-V Summit China 2025: Reflections from a RISC-V Software Contributor (from RISC-V Blog)

The 2025 RISC-V Summit China reached an unprecedented level of excitement, drawing a record-breaking crowd of over 4,000 attendees. The main venue was filled to capacity, with many standing along the walls just to be part of the event. This was my second time attending the RISC-V Summit, since starting development work on RISC-V, and in just two days, there was a lot to take in and reflect upon.

Power Management on Embedded Linux Systems: Idle State Management

Idle states allow parts of the CPU to be de-clocked and/or powered off to minimize the power they consume. These features, selectively disabling clock or power to parts of the circuit, are sometimes referred to as clock- or power-gating.

Linux Kernel Technical Debt: The Hidden Burden in Embedded Development

Learn how Linux kernel technical debt impacts embedded systems. Discover causes, costs, warning signs, and proven strategies to manage kernel debt effectively.

A Primer on Observing Embedded Linux Systems

Every embedded Linux system eventually needs data showing the system behavior in order to make informed decisions. This might include detailed tracing of a particular problem, reasoning about system performance, or long-term data collection of metrics to identify regressions in software

Power management on embedded Linux systems: Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling

Learn how Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS) can extend battery life by 3x in embedded Linux systems. Expert implementation strategies from RISCstar.

The Essentials of Board Bring-Up: Hardware and Software Integration

New hardware designs must go through an initial “bring-up” process to ensure it functions as intended