With the development of Huawei's self-developed chip instruction set "Lingxi Instruction Set" (linxiisa), Huawei has once again attracted the attention of the majority of netizens. Many people praised Huawei's fully self-developed approach from instruction set to IP core to final chip, believing that Huawei will no longer rely on the ARM architecture and avoid the limitations of ARM licensing. However, the challenges of Huawei's self-developed instruction set cannot be ignored, and in addition to solving technical problems, the construction of the ecological environment is also very important.
As an enterprise with full-stack hardware and software self-development capabilities, it is not difficult for Huawei to develop its own instruction set. However, the development of instruction sets only solves the technical problems, and to achieve real success, it needs to be supported by a sound ecosystem. A robust ecosystem is essential for any instruction set, even for Huawei's self-developed chips.
Taking the X86 architecture in the PC field as an example, its strength lies in its close integration with the Windows operating system, forming the famous Wintel ecosystem. In this ecosystem, tens of millions of software and hardware vendors provide solid support for the x86 architecture, forming an irreplaceable position. Similarly, the A-A ecosystem between the ARM architecture and the Android operating system is one of the reasons for the rapid rise of the ARM architecture in the mobile space. Instruction sets such as RISC-V and Loongarch, despite their respective advantages, are unable to compete with the two ecosystems of x86 and arm due to the lack of comprehensive ecosystem support.
The same is true for Huawei's self-developed instruction set. Although it is not difficult to develop an instruction set, it is difficult to find software and application scenarios that can be applied without integrating into the existing ecosystem. Unless it is for devices that do not need to consider ecological factors such as the Internet of Things, it will be difficult for independent instruction set chips to be widely used. However, Huawei is not without the ability to solve ecological problems.
Huawei has its self-developed HarmonyOS operating system, which provides certain advantages for its self-developed instruction set. Similar to Apple's approach, Huawei can be compatible with the Lingxi instruction set through the HarmonyOS system to form its own unique ecosystem. However, achieving this goal is not achieved overnight, and requires a long period of effort and time precipitation. Therefore, we should take a sober view of the progress of Huawei's self-developed instruction set, and not be too eager for quick success.
1.Autonomy: Huawei's self-developed chip instruction set gets rid of its dependence on ARM, making Huawei more autonomous in technology research and development. This approach reduces the control of external factors and ensures the degree of controllability of the technology and products.
2.Customization: The self-developed instruction set can be customized according to Huawei's specific needs to improve the applicability and performance of the chip. Compared with chips that use a common instruction set, the self-developed instruction set can better meet the needs of Huawei's different product lines.
3.Security: Huawei's self-developed instruction set can give Huawei an edge in chip security. Through its self-developed instruction set, Huawei can better grasp the security of chips and reduce the risk of attacks and compromises.
4.Ecological construction: The dilemma of self-developed instruction sets lies in ecological construction. How to build a comprehensive ecosystem to attract developers and vendors is an important challenge for Huawei. It takes a lot of resources and effort to drive the development of related software, applications, and services.
1.Domestic substitution: With the maturity and development of Huawei's self-developed chip instruction set, it can gradually reduce its dependence on external architectures and promote the development of domestic smart chips. This is of great significance to the independence and independent innovation ability of China's chip industry.
2.Technological progress: The advancement of self-developed instruction sets will drive the technological progress and innovation of the entire Chinese chip industry. It can not only improve the performance and function of chips, but also promote the research and application of related technologies and contribute to the development of the industry.
3.Market competition: The success of the self-developed instruction set will bring Huawei more competitive advantages. By building a unique chip ecosystem, Huawei can differentiate itself from competitors in the market and gain a competitive advantage in the market, increasing its brand value and market share.
The emergence of Huawei's self-developed chip instruction set has attracted widespread attention and discussion. Although developing an instruction set is not difficult, in order to achieve real success, many challenges such as ecological construction need to be solved. As an enterprise with self-developed hardware and software capabilities, Huawei has certain advantages on the road to self-developed chip instruction sets. However, in order to realize the vision of independent research and development, it is necessary to work together to create a good environment for the development of the chip ecology.
The launch of Huawei's self-developed chip instruction set is of great significance to the development of China's chip industry. It can not only provide new development opportunities for domestic chip companies, but also enhance the competitiveness of Chinese chips in the international market. Therefore, we are optimistic about Huawei's self-developed chip instruction set and look forward to it making greater contributions to the take-off of China's chip industry.
Please remain calm and rational, believe in the strength and potential of Huawei and the entire Chinese chip industry, and look forward to the future development of Huawei's self-developed chip instruction set.