V for vector: software exploration of the vector extension of RISC-V
Introduction The European Processor Initiative (EPI) is building a new central processing unit (CPU) with European technology. This CPU will bundle an accelerator, based on the open source RISC-V architecture. This accelerator will include support for the upcoming V-extension of RISC-V. At the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC), we have been busy at work building software […]
2020-05-05
SiPearl, Industrial hand of EPI launches
SiPearl, EPI’s industrial and business hand, joins the EPI consortium as its 27th partner and moves into its operational phase. SiPearl and its solutions will help drive the development of the European market for high-performance computing (HPC), as well as its strategic applications such as artificial intelligence and connected mobility. SiPearl will develop and market […]
2020-01-23
EPI activities in events
Last week has been loaded with activities for the European Processor Initiative. Our team attended several very important events, where EPI was discussed and our road to the low-power processor presented. EPI Chairman of the Board, Jean-Marc Denis, attended two events, in a Transatlantic hop, skip and a jump: first, the 73rd HPC User Forum […]
2019-09-20
First EPI Forum to take place in Paris
The European Processor Initiative is announcing the first EPI Forum to take place in Paris, France, on March 16-17, 2020. In a two-day event, the consortium will host experts from HPC ecosystem, engineers, researchers and global players in the field, to attend sessions, round tables and keynote speeches from prominent executives and experts.
2020-02-25
