Building a RISC-V SoC From Scratch!

System-on-chips, SoC, integration, RTL, FPGA, RISC-V.

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Description

Are you eager to explore electronics or bridge a knowledge gap in System-on-Chip design? Maybe you're a hobbyist eager to build SoCs for your projects. If this sounds like you, welcome!

In this course, we'll dive into creating System-on-Chips. From learning assembly and C code to simulating RTL and seeing the magic of an FPGA.


AGENDA


The agenda for this course is a breakdown of everything you need to know to build the final project.

The final project is a working System-on-chip with some peripherals: mainly a GPIO module and a UART transmitter.


• Section 1: Introduction

• Section 2: Processors

• Section 3: Software, Compiler and Linker

• Section 4: Building simple SoC

• Section 5: Adding a peripheral to the SoC

• Section 6: Accelerated Advanced IP Design for the SoC

• Section 7: UART IP Core

• Section 8: FPGA Emulation

•   +10 Labs


You will …

• Learn the first principles of how complex computer chips work.

• Learn how processors execute machine code.

• Learn RISC-V ISA.

• Learn how to work with make files, compilers, and linker scripts.

• Learn how to add external peripherals and use register maps.

• Learn the basics of the FPGA flow.

• Have hands-on experience with designing the RISC-V SoC, Writing and debugging software for it, and implementing it on an FPGA board.


Join a community of enthusiasts and learners. This isn't just theory; you'll gain hands-on knowledge and bring your SoC designs to life!

What You Will Learn!

  • Learn the first principle of how complex computer chips work
  • Learn how processors execute code from a very low level
  • Learn the basics of FPGA design
  • Learn RISC-V ISA
  • Learn how to work with compilers using the command line
  • Learn how use linker scripts and its basic syntax
  • Hands on experience on designing your own custom RISC-V SoC, writing the software for it, simulating it and emulating it on FPGA

Who Should Attend!

  • Students: If you're considering a career in engineering, computer science, or technology, this course provides a fantastic introduction to an essential aspect of modern electronics.
  • Hobbyists and Tinkerers: If you enjoy working with gadgets and have a knack for understanding how things work, this course will empower you to explore and experiment with your own SoC designs.
  • Tech-Curious Individuals: If you're fascinated by the devices you use every day and want to uncover the mysteries behind them, this course will demystify the technology that powers them.
  • Professionals in Other Fields: If you work in a field indirectly related to technology and want to bridge the knowledge gap, this course will provide you with a solid foundation in SoC design.