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Building a RISC-V SoC From Scratch!
System-on-chips, SoC, integration, RTL, FPGA, RISC-V.
Created byMohamed Nasser, Abdulaziz El-Safty, Ramy Rabie
Last updated 11/2023
English
What you'll 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
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Course content
8 sections • 22 lectures • 6h 16m total length
Requirements
- basics of c programming
- basics of computer architecture
- basics of digital logic design
- basics of hardware description languages
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!
Who this course is for:
- 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.