Mainline Support for New SoCs in Linux 7.0

The upcoming Linux 7.0 kernel will include mainline support for the SpacemiT K3 RVA23 and Qualcomm Kaanapali System-on-Chips (SoCs). The addition of these SoCs was made possible by submitting the relevant Device Trees, which describe the hardware configuration of the devices.

Implications for ARM and RISC-V

The integration of SpacemiT K3 RVA23 is particularly interesting for the RISC-V community. Mainline support in the Linux kernel facilitates the development and deployment of systems based on this open architecture, reducing the need for custom patches and improving system stability. For those evaluating on-premise deployments, there are trade-offs to consider (see AI-RADAR /llm-onpremise).

Qualcomm Kaanapali

The addition of support for Qualcomm Kaanapali also represents a step forward. Although specific details on the applications of this SoC are not provided, the inclusion in the Linux kernel indicates a growing interest in heterogeneous hardware platforms.