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WHO: The Emerging Companies Committee of the Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), an international association of companies providing goods and services throughout the semiconductor design ecosystem

WHAT: Will host a discussion about Open Source and the RISC-V processor featuring Jim Hogan of Vista Ventures, Rick O'Connor, executive director of the RISC-V Foundation, and Yunsup Lee, SiFive's chief technology officer. They will describe the path from inception to the open source RISC-V ecosystem, explore whether an open source architecture is appropriate for IoT processing needs and what that means for startups and innovation.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 18, from 6-8:30 p.m. Light snacks and beverages will be served during the networking hour from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. The annual ESD Alliance "members only" business meeting will precede event at 5 p.m.

WHERE: Cadence Design Systems, Building 10, San Jose, Calif.

This event is open to all ESD Alliance member companies free of charge, though seating is limited. Non-ESD Alliance members are welcome to attend on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $40, payable online or at the door. To register, go to: http://conta.cc/2hJsCeg

For more information about the ESD Alliance, visit: www.esd-alliance.org 

About the Electronic System Design Alliance
The Electronic System Design (ESD) Alliance, an international association of companies providing goods and services throughout the semiconductor design ecosystem, is a forum to address technical, marketing, economic and legislative issues affecting the entire industry. It acts as the central voice to communicate and promote the value of the semiconductor design industry as a vital component of the global electronics industry. For more information about the ESD Alliance, visit http://www.esd-alliance.org 

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