Building a RISC-V SoC From Scratch!

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Mohamed Nasser,Abdulaziz El-Safty,Ramy Rabie

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1 - Introduction

1 - Introduction.mp4

02:22

2 - SoCs a gentle introduction.mp4

05:06

2 - SystemonChip Design with Arm CortexM Processors.txt

2 - gentle-introduction-to-SoCs.pdf

3 - More about SoCs.html

2 - Processors

4 - Building a teenytiny RISCV processor.txt

4 - Processors.pdf

4 - What a processor is and what it does.mp4

14:00

5 - Processor ISA.mp4

19:28

5 - Processor-ISAs.pdf

6 - Lab Writing assembly.mp4

13:45

6 - RISCV online interpreter.txt

3 - Software compiler and linker

7 - Compiler-linker.pdf

7 - RISCV compiler linker and linker script.mp4

17:41

8 - Lab online assembler with linker script.mp4

17:39

8 - Online assembler.txt

9 - Building the ultimate FPGAASIC IDE.txt

9 - Walkthrough Installing the required software.mp4

23:03

4 - Building simple SoC

10 - Lab Hands on experience with our first simple picoRV32 based SoC.mp4

29:53

10 - files.zip

11 - Lab Simulating the SoC with Icarus Verilog.mp4

11:52

12 - Lab Programming the SoC in C.mp4

17:37

12 - firmware.zip

5 - Adding a peripheral to the SoC

13 - Adding a GPIO peripheral.mp4

25:49

13 - picoSoC-v2.zip

6 - Accelerated Advanced IP Design For The SoC

14 - Advanced GPIO peripheral.mp4

17:44

15 - Lab Corsair Register Map Generator.mp4

23:55

15 - gpio-lab-files.zip

16 - Lab Integrating The GPIO To The SoC Writing The Software And Doing Simulating.mp4

16:09

16 - gpio-lab-files-v2.tar.zip

7 - UART IP Core

17 - An Overview.mp4

15:54

18 - Lab UART Transmitter.mp4

05:58

18 - uart-tx.zip

19 - Lab Generating UART Register Map and Integrating With UART TX.mp4

25:27

19 - uart-lab-files.tar.zip

20 - Lab Integrating The UART To The SoC Writing The Software And Doing Simulating.mp4

27:11

20 - socv3.tar.zip

8 - FPGA Emulation

21 - FPGA Design Flow.mp4

08:58

22 - Programming The FPGA And Observing The Output.mp4

25:14

22 - Tang-Nano-9k-3672-Schematic.pdf

22 - gowin-fpga-prj.zip

Description

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

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

Who is this 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.

What You Need to Know?

basics of c programming

basics of computer architecture

basics of digital logic design

basics of hardware description languages

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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.

â€¢ Section 1: Introduction
â€¢ Section 2: Processors
â€¢ Section 3: Software, Compiler and Linker
â€¢ Section 4: Building simple SoC
â€¢ Section 5: Adding a peripheral to the SoC
â€¢ Section 6: Accelerated Advanced IP Design for the SoC
â€¢ Section 7: UART IP Core
â€¢ Section 8: FPGA Emulation
â€¢Â Â +10 Labs

You will â€¦
â€¢ Learn the first principles of how complex computer chips work.
â€¢ Learn how processors execute machine code.
â€¢ Learn RISC-V ISA.
â€¢ Learn how to work with make files, compilers, and linker scripts.
â€¢ Learn how to add external peripherals and use register maps.
â€¢ Learn the basics of the FPGA flow.
â€¢ 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.

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Experienced FPGA Engineer with solid background in digital design, computer architecture, digital signal processing and embedded firmware development. Worked as an FPGA engineer at DZK where we developed hardware accelerators for crypto algorithms. Worked as an embedded firmware developer for ZagSystems where we developed solutions for research entities. I am also a Teaching Assistant at Zagazig University in Egypt.

Abdulaziz El-Safty

Instructor's Courses

Digital design engineer with a proven track record as a Teaching Assistant in higher education. Experienced in RTL coding, Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), and adept at utilizing strong interpersonal skills and mathematics. A dedicated researcher holding a B. Sc. degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Al-Azhar University, complemented by an M. Sc. degree from Nile University's MSD Program.

Ramy Rabie

Instructor's Courses

I'm an experienced engineer specializing in designing and verifying digital chips. My focus lies in working with Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and Front-End Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (FE ASICs). I have a lot of experience working on designing fast digital components for Xilinx FPGAs for baseband processors and cryptography applications.Over time, I've gained a deep understanding of how these technologies function, allowing me to create efficient and reliable designs.

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