If Arm follows through with this termination, Qualcomm will be barred from using Arm’s instruction set for custom designs but may still use Arm’s standard blueprints — a shift that could force delays and additional expenses as work already done may go to waste. This fallout raises potential for Qualcomm to shift toward the open-source RISC-V instruction set. In 2023, Qualcomm joined Google to develop a RISC-V-based Wear OS chip, signaling a possible future pivot. Read more in our articles including "Arm Cancels Qualcomm’s Chip Design License Amid Growing Dispute" and "BIR opens Tax Payer Portal".
If Arm follows through with this termination, Qualcomm will be barred from using Arm’s instruction set for custom designs but may still use Arm’s standard blueprints — a shift that could force delays and additional expenses as work already done may go to waste. This fallout raises potential for Qualcomm to shift toward the open-source RISC-V instruction set.
In 2023, Qualcomm joined Google to develop a RISC-V-based Wear OS chip, signaling a possible future pivot.
Our coverage of Qualcomm RISC-V shift includes: "Arm Cancels Qualcomm’s Chip Design License Amid Growing Dispute"; "BIR opens Tax Payer Portal"; "DTI retracts plan to require permit when running online ads and promos". Each article provides unique insights and information.