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Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Subthreshold RISC-V Cores
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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
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Croc: An End-to-End Open-Source Extensible RISC-V MCU Platform to Democratize Silicon
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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
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Comprehensive Formal Verification of Observational Correctness for the CHERIoT-Ibex Processor
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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
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Hardware and software build flow with SoCMake
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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
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Increasing the Energy-Efficiency of Wearables Using Low-Precision Posit Arithmetic with PHEE
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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
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Enhanced LPDDR4X PHY in 12 nm FinFET
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This paper presents an enhanced LPDDR4X Physical Layer (PHY) implemented using 12 nm FinFET technology, specifically designed to improve memory reliability and power efficiency. The key innovation is the integration of advanced