Get a Practical Introduction to Using RISC-V Computer Architecture Based on System-on-Chip
Linux Foundation Training & Certification today launched the free, edX hosted course: Computer Architecture with an Industrial RISC-V Core [RVfpga] (LFD119x). The course is designed for university computer science students, electrical and computer engineers and other technical students and professionals who would like to learn about – and experiment with – RISC-V.
The course provides hands-on experience with RISC-V computer architecture and teaches how to develop and compile C and RISC-V assembly code for the RVfpga SoC. Additionally, participants will learn how to configure the microarchitecture of the SweRV EH1 Core and test its different features using performance counters and industry-standard benchmarks. Finally, the course provides step-by-step instructions on how to execute programs on the Nexys A7 board or by using simulate programs such as:
- RVfpga-Whisper instruction set simulator (ISS)
- Verilator-based RVfpga-ViDBo
- RVfpga-Pipeline
- RVfpga-Trace
“RISC-V is making fast inroads worldwide,” said Clyde Seepersad, SVP, General Manager, Training & Certification, Linux Foundation. “Learning how to use RISC-V to improve security, power consumption and performance of processors will enable people to help shape the future of computer architecture and ensure long-term career growth.”
The free, self-paced, online course includes 20 to 40 hours of material and covers:
- C Programming with the RVfpga SoC
- RISC-V Assembly Programming with the RVfpga SoC
- RISC-V Function Calls
- Mixing C and Assembly Functions in a Program
- Peripherals and Input/Output
- I/O: 7-Segment Displays
- I/O: Timers
- Interrupts
- RISC-V VeeR Core
It is recommended that participants enrolling in this course have a fundamental understanding of:
- Digital logic design
- High-level programming (such as C programming)
- Assembly programming
- RISC-V instruction set architecture
- Processor microarchitecture
- Memory and input/output systems
Interested participants are invited to enroll for free today. A verified track to earn a certificate of completion is also available.
