embedded software project chooses a new cpu architecture has a lot of risks: hw risks: When will the chip be ready? Will it work, are there any engineering sa

embedded software project chooses a new cpu architecture has a lot of risks: hw risks: When will the chip be ready? Will it work, are there any engineering samples, eval boards? How long will my hw engr learn the new design rules for the new chip? sw risks: Is my favorite RTOS (Linux ports ) available? How stable is the port? Are my software engineers familiar with the system? In not, how long would it take? Each of the risk listed can add a lot time and money to the project.