Heterogeneous Computing in RISC-V Environments

Heterogeneous computing

Heterogeneous computing has become a cornerstone of modern systems as power constraints and the slowdown of technology scaling limit the performance gains achievable with general-purpose processors alone. By integrating specialized accelerators alongside CPUs, today’s architectures can deliver higher performance and energy efficiency for demanding workloads such as AI, data processing, and communications, with RISC-V emerging as a flexible and open foundation for such designs. Heterogeneous Computing in RISC-V Environments is a short, advanced course that explores these concepts through nine face-to-face theoretical hours on accelerator architectures and system integration, complemented by 20 hours of guided online project work using real hardware. Offered in collaboration with OpenChip, a leading processor company in Spain, the course provides hands-on experience with industry-relevant tools and real-world heterogeneous RISC-V platforms.