Cyient Semiconductors and MIPS partner to develop RISC-V-based custom silicon solutions

Hyderabad-based Cyient Semiconductors Private Limited and MIPS, a global provider of RISC-V processor IP, have entered into a strategic partnership to develop domain-optimized ASIC and ASSP solutions. The collaboration utilizes the MIPS Atlas portfolio of processor IP to target real-time, safety-critical applications, power delivery, and compute efficiency for automotive, industrial, and data center markets. The partnership emphasizes motor control and data center power delivery, combining Cyient’s analog mixed-signal capabilities with MIPS Atlas CPU IP.
Suman Narayan, CEO of Cyient Semiconductors, stated that the collaboration integrates embedded intelligence and advanced power architectures into custom silicon platforms built on a scalable, open foundation. Sameer Wasson, CEO of MIPS, noted that the MIPS M8500 microcontrollers are suited for real-time compute workloads like power efficiency and motor control, enabling Cyient to develop differentiated ASIC and ASSP solutions tailored to customer needs.
The partnership addresses growing demand for custom silicon driven by software-defined vehicles, data center infrastructure, and industrial automation. By leveraging MIPS’ RISC-V-based processor IP and Cyient’s expertise in intelligent power and mixed-signal design, the collaboration targets applications such as motor drive control, intelligent power m...