VSD has been diligently working on RISC-V for the past eight years, and the impressive outcomes are evident in the images provided. You can experience this for yourself in the following two upcoming programs:
RISC-V for Application Development using VSDSquadron Mini (3-day program)
https://www.vlsisystemdesign.com/vsdsquadronmini/
RISC-V Product-based Skilling for FPGA and VLSI (7-day program)
https://www.vlsisystemdesign.com/hdp_riscv/
RISC-V has gained widespread adoption among universities and is now integrated into the VLSI curriculum. It is time for students and young professionals to transition to RISC-V and utilize it across the entire VLSI ecosystem. Here’s why:
- What is
RISC-V? RISC-V is an open-source instruction set architecture (ISA). Unlike proprietary ISAs, RISC-V can be freely used for any purpose, allowing developers to design, share, and build hardware without the cost of royalties. This openness is particularly appealing in academic and research settings.
- VLSI Connection: VLSI involves creating integrated circuits by combining thousands to millions of transistors into a single chip. When teaching VLSI, a crucial aspect
is the design and implementation of processors on these chips. RISC-V, being a processor architecture, naturally fits into VLSI education as it allows students to work with a real-world ISA that is increasingly used in the industry.
- Educational and Practical Benefits: Using RISC-V in VLSI education allows students to gain hands-on experience with processor architecture and understand how such architectures can be implemented in silicon, a core component of VLSI studies.
The openness of RISC-V also supports innovation and customization in academic projects and research, aligning well with the practical needs of VLSI education.
- Industry Relevance: RISC-V is gaining traction in the industry due to its flexibility and cost-effectiveness, which are crucial for modern VLSI designs. By incorporating RISC-V into the curriculum, educational programs are preparing students for current and future demands in the semiconductor industry.
Wishing you all the best and happy learning!
