What is RISC architecture, and does it require firmware?
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"RISC, which stands for reduced instruction set computer, is an architecture which uses a smaller optimized set of instructions to operate. This is in contrast to more complex and highly specialized sets of instructions found in other computers or processors. While this latter group of computers can perform more functions, the RISC architecture device is designed for a very specific functionality. These are common in dedicated devices or appliances."
