Andrew 'bunnie' Huang announces the Baochip-1x, a RISC-V microcontroller with an integrated MMU—a rare feature in its class that enables secure, app-based functionality similar to desktop systems. The project is currently crowdfunding on Crowd Supply and emphasizes the chip's focus on high-assurance software through time-tested security architecture. This represents a notable step in open hardware, particularly for embedded and IoT security applications.
Background
RISC-V is an open-source instruction set architecture gaining traction as an alternative to proprietary architectures like ARM and x86, particularly in embedded systems and custom silicon. Open hardware projects often use crowdfunding to support development and manufacturing.
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- Mar 14, 2026 at 08:00 PM
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- 7.0 / 10