README.md

# ExperiarSoC
RISC-V SoC designed for the Efabless Open MPW Program. 

# Features

![Block diagram of Experiar SoC](docs/Design/ExperiarSoC.png "Block diagram of Experiar SoC")

- Dual RV32I cores
- Per core SRAM
- JTAG interface
- External flash controller
- Shared video SRAM
- Configurable VGA output
- 3x UART ports + 1 internal to caravel
- 1x SPI ports
- 4x PWM counters with 4x seperate outputs (2 are internal read only)

# Memory Map

![Memory map for Experiar SoC](docs/Design/MemoryMap.png "Memory map for Experiar SoC")

# Macro Layout

![Experiar SoC Macro Layout](docs/Design/MacrosPlacement.png "Experiar SoC Macro Layout")

# ToDo
- Get it to build
- Flash controller
- JTAG core managment controller
- CSRs
- Test
- Fix all of the errors

# Reference work and inspiration
- [Riscduino](https://github.com/dineshannayya/riscduino): Used for inspiration and as a reference for using openlane. There are a number of similar aspects to this project, but all have been reimplemented rather than copied.
- [Openlane Documentation](https://openlane-docs.readthedocs.io/en/rtd-develop/index.html): Reference for a lot of configuration. The [Variables](https://openlane-docs.readthedocs.io/en/rtd-develop/configuration/README.html) and [Hardening Macros](https://openlane-docs.readthedocs.io/en/rtd-develop/doc/hardening_macros.html#) pages have been particularity useful.
- [Caravel Documentation](https://caravel-harness.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html): Reference for caravel and configuration.
- [Zero to ASIC Course](https://www.zerotoasiccourse.com/): Complete course on ASIC design. Also has useful references and terminology definitions.