Orange Pi RV2: A $40 RISC-V SBC That Redefines Affordability

2025-09-18

The Orange Pi RV2 is a $40 single-board computer (SBC) featuring an 8-core RISC-V processor, offering a budget-friendly entry point into the world of RISC-V computing. Packed with connectivity options, it excels in IoT and lightweight AI applications. However, it's not a desktop replacement, showing limitations in software support and desktop performance. Despite this, the RV2 strikes a compelling balance between affordability and innovation, making it a viable option for cost-effective specialized projects.

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RISC-V RVA23 Profile Ratified, Boosting Ecosystem Growth

2025-04-22

The 2024 RISC-V Summit North America saw the ratification of the RVA23 Profile, a significant milestone for the RISC-V ecosystem. This profile ensures compatibility across 64-bit RISC-V application processors running standard binary OS distributions, promoting software portability and preventing vendor lock-in. It's a major step towards RISC-V becoming a dominant force in application processors.

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