Samsung Ventures into RISC-V with Custom SSD Controller Chip

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Samsung is making strides toward the open-source RISC-V architecture, marking a significant shift in its approach to hardware design. As first reported by Wccftech, the tech giant is developing a custom SSD controller chip that will be featured in its upcoming BM9K1 SSD lineup, which is designed entirely in-house. This effort signals Samsung’s intent to diversify its technology portfolio beyond the traditionally dominant ARM architecture.

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Samsung Ventures into RISC-V with Custom SSD Controller Chip