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ISRO and IIT Madras jointly develop indigenous semiconductor chip for space-based applications - The Indian Express

Abstract ISRO and IIT Madras have jointly announced the successful development of an indigenous semiconductor chip designed specifically for space-based applications. This strategic collaboration aims to significantly advance India's self-reliance in

By Admin 12 Feb 2025 • 2 min read •

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Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Subthreshold RISC-V Cores (Full Report)

By Admin 10 Feb 2025 • 3 min read •

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Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Subthreshold RISC-V Cores

Abstract This study analyzes the energy efficiency of six open-source RISC-V cores operating in the subthreshold regime, utilizing a custom library targeting 300 mV in a 130 nm process. The core finding demonstrates

By Admin 10 Feb 2025 • 2 min read •

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Croc: An End-to-End Open-Source Extensible RISC-V MCU Platform to Democratize Silicon (Full Report)

By Admin 7 Feb 2025 • 3 min read •

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Croc: An End-to-End Open-Source Extensible RISC-V MCU Platform to Democratize Silicon

Abstract Croc is an end-to-end, free and open-source RISC-V microcontroller platform designed to democratize silicon access and bridge the gap between education and semiconductor innovation. The platform features a streamlined OS synthesis flow

By Admin 7 Feb 2025 • 2 min read •

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Comprehensive Formal Verification of Observational Correctness for the CHERIoT-Ibex Processor (Full Report)

By Admin 7 Feb 2025 • 3 min read •

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Comprehensive Formal Verification of Observational Correctness for the CHERIoT-Ibex Processor

Abstract This paper reports the first comprehensive formal verification of observational correctness for the CHERIoT-Ibex processor, a RISC-V core implementing the security-focused CHERI architecture with complex, internally compressed capabilities. Utilizing the Sail ISA

By Admin 7 Feb 2025 • 2 min read •

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Hardware and software build flow with SoCMake (Full Report)

By Admin 4 Feb 2025 • 3 min read •

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Hardware and software build flow with SoCMake

Abstract The increasing complexity of System-on-Chip (SoC) designs requires robust build systems capable of simultaneously managing complex hardware generation and software cross-compilation. Recognizing that existing hardware build systems lack sufficient support for software

By Admin 4 Feb 2025 • 2 min read •

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Increasing the Energy-Efficiency of Wearables Using Low-Precision Posit Arithmetic with PHEE (Full Report)

By Admin 30 Jan 2025 • 3 min read •

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Increasing the Energy-Efficiency of Wearables Using Low-Precision Posit Arithmetic with PHEE

Abstract This paper investigates leveraging low-precision posit arithmetic to significantly enhance the energy efficiency of wearable biomedical devices, focusing on applications like ECG analysis and cough detection. The research confirms that low-bit posit

By Admin 30 Jan 2025 • 2 min read •

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Enhanced LPDDR4X PHY in 12 nm FinFET (Full Report)

By Admin 29 Jan 2025 • 3 min read •