Andes Technology Boosts RISC-V Initiative with New U.S. Design Center: Condor Computing – EEJournal

Key Takeaways

Andes Technology announces significant U.S. expansion through Condor Computing, focusing on RISC-V CPU IP development.
Condor Computing achieved full hardware emulation of its new CPU IP, with customer availability expected by Q4 2025.
Andes Technology holds over 30% of the global RISC-V IP licensing market and aims to drive growth in AI and automotive sectors.

Andes Technology Expands U.S. Operations

Andes Technology, a prominent supplier of low-power, high-efficiency RISC-V processor cores, has made strides in its U.S. expansion via its subsidiary, Condor Computing. Established in March 2023 in Austin, Texas, Condor aims to develop ultra-high-performance RISC-V CPU intellectual property (IP) exclusively within the U.S. Currently, the operation employs nearly 100 staff members, with a significant majority dedicated to research and development.

Condor Computing’s objective is to produce cutting-edge RISC-V CPU IP that excels in both performance and power efficiency, thanks to a unique patented microarchitecture. The new cores are designed to integrate seamlessly into Andes’ toolchain and ecosystem, allowing clients to easily incorporate advanced computational capabilities into their proprietary Systems-on-Chip (SoCs). This integration is supported by Andes’ extensive tools, frameworks, and global customer support.

Recently, the Condor Computing team marked a significant achievement by fully emulating its new CPU IP and successfully booting Linux and other operating systems. The initial availability for customers is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Dr. Charlie Su, President and CTO of Andes Technology, emphasized that Condor’s microarchitecture is capable of drastically enhancing performance per watt and overall silicon efficiency. He noted its suitability for demanding applications in fields like artificial intelligence, automotive computing, and application processing.

As highlighted by The SHD Group, Andes Technology commands over 30% of the global RISC-V IP licensing market. Since launching its first RISC-V core in 2018, the company has seen its U.S. revenue increase to constitute 31% of total sales, ranking just below Taiwan’s market share of 38%. The introduction of Condor-designed processor IP is expected to further accelerate Andes’ growth in various critical markets, especially where the RISC-V architecture’s openness must be matched with top-tier performance and energy efficiency.

Chairman and CEO Frankwell Lin stated that Andes Technology is committed to extending its investment in the U.S. and Western markets. He mentioned that the upcoming launch of the first fully U.S.-designed high-performance processor IP highlights their long-term commitment to spearheading the RISC-V movement.

Andes Technology and Condor Computing plan to unveil more technical details and demonstrations of the new microarchitecture at various upcoming conferences, including Hot Chips 2025, RISC-V Summit, TSMC OIP, and Super Compute 25. Early customer engagement can be facilitated through the Andes Technology website or directly via email.

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