TAIWAN, Taipei, Sep 12, 2025 – Andes Technology has announced the safety-focused design mechanisms to the RISC-V ecosystem with the D23-SE core. Built on the D23, the D23-SE meets the safety and performance requirements ASIL-B and ASIL-D automotive systems, including dual-core lockstep (DCLS) for safety-critical tasks and split-lock operation for performance and system flexibility.
The 32-bit D23-SE supports RISC-V’s ISA extensions to offer the compact code size and speed up crypto algorithms such as AES, SM and SHA by up to 7 times. It provides hardware isolation through PMP and integrates with I/O memory protection unit to support secure and controlled access to system resources.
With the security features, the D23-SE enables a range of automotive and industrial applications, from control and monitoring systems to edge computing. It also maintains 4.55 coremark/MHz as the D23.
“With the introduction of the D23-SE, Andes continues its commitment to delivering industry-leading RISC-V processors for safety-critical applications,” said Dr. Charlie Su, president and CTO of Andes Technology. “The D23-SE enables customers to accelerate ISO 26262 certification and shorten time-to-market for their ASIL-compliant designs.”
The D23-SE is the latest addition to Andes’ family of functional safety cores, joining the N25F-SE, D25F-SE, and D45-SE. All Andes functional safety processors are developed according to the ISO 26262 process and come with a safety package.
Source: Andes Technology
About Andes Technology
Andes Technology is a supplier of high-performance, low-power 32- and 64-bit RISC-V CPU cores and related solutions for embedded systems. Founded in 2005, the company develops configurable processor IP cores used in applications such as AI, 5G communications, Internet of Things (IoT), storage, automotive electronics, and industrial control. Its portfolio includes RISC-V-based CPU cores, development tools, and software designed for energy-efficient, performance-optimized processors. Andes serves industries including consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and industrial automation. Headquartered in Taiwan, the company operates globally with a presence in Asia, North America, and Europe. As of the end of 2024, it reported about $43M in annual revenue and employed about 500 people worldwide. Its customer base spans multiple regions, with Taiwan and the United States as key markets. The company continues to invest in R&D to advance processor technologies.