Latest Softcore Articles and Videos

Neural Network Architecture for a Python Implementation

This article discusses the Perceptron configuration that we will use for our experiments with neural-network training and classification, and we’ll also look at the related topic of bias nodes.

January 09, 2020 by Robert Keim

AI Hardware Built from a Software-first Perspective: Groq’s Flexible Silicon Architecture

Groq, a semiconductor startup with software roots, has developed a new processing unit with a unique architecture that offers inference solutions for AI acceleration.

December 03, 2019 by Majeed Ahmad

How RISC-V Security Stacks Strengthen Computer Architecture

In this article, Ted Speers of Microchip reflects on how RISC-V and its security stack offer a solution for the development of computer architecture and processor security.

November 26, 2019 by Ted Speers, Microchip

Learn About SAR ADCs: Architecture, Applications, and Support Circuitry

In this article, we’ll first review the basic architecture of a SAR ADC and then take a look at one of its common applications.

October 24, 2019 by Steve Arar

The Advanced Microcontroller Bus Architecture: An Introduction

This article will introduce the Advanced Microcontroller Bus Architecture (AMBA), an open standard for SoC designs.

June 02, 2019 by Stephen St. Michael

The Arm Architecture Explained

Learn more about the Arm computer architecture, including ISA, execution states, and processor families.

April 10, 2019 by Stephen St. Michael

Running Hard Real-Time Applications and Linux on PolarFire SoC

This article discusses the RISC-V-based SoC FPGA architecture for PolarFire SoC, which allows hard real-time applications and Linux applications to coexist.

March 26, 2019 by Tim Morin, Microchip

What Is a Microcontroller? The Defining Characteristics and Architecture of a Common Component

In this article we’ll look at the defining characteristics of these extremely popular ICs, and then we’ll explore the internal architecture.

March 25, 2019 by Robert Keim

Intro Software Walkthrough: Fast Fourier Transforms and the Xilinx FFT IP Core

This article will explain some of the most important settings and design parameters for the Xilinx FFT IP core and function as a basic walkthrough of the Fast Fourier Transform interface.

October 17, 2018 by Steve Arar

Use the Xilinx CORDIC Core to Easily Generate Sine and Cosine Functions

This article will review integrating a Xilinx IP core into an FPGA design.

May 02, 2018 by Steve Arar

SiFive Adds Flex Logix eFPGA IPs to DesignShare Initiative

SiFive, the company behind the first RISC-V based SoCs, has recently announced the addition of Flex Logix’s FPGA IP to its DesignShare initiative.

November 12, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois

Open Source RISC-V Architecture Makes Strides Towards Customizable SoCs

The RISC-V footprint is expanding with the commercial availability of open-source chips and related development boards from silicon startups like SiFive and OnChip.

December 07, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad

C-BISCUIT: Robot System Architecture

The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.

September 08, 2016 by Robert Keim

x86 Architecture: Processes and Execution Environments

This article will focus on explaining how programs run, modes of operation, and basic execution environments.

March 02, 2016 by Donald Krambeck

A Rundown of x86 Processor Architecture

x86 processor architecture is coded in a language known as Assembly. Assembly language is a great tool for learning how a computer works, and it requires a working knowledge of computer hardware. This article will detail basic microcoputer design, instruction execution cycles, how memory is read, and how programs run.

January 02, 2016 by Donald Krambeck