The RV32EC_P2 Processor Core is a compact, high-efficiency RISC-V processor designed for low-power, small-scale embedded applications. Featuring a 2-stage pipeline architecture, it efficiently executes trusted firmware. It supports the RISC-V RV32E base instruction set, complemented by compression and optional integer multiplication instructions, greatly optimizing code size and runtime efficiency. This processor accommodates both ASIC and FPGA workflows, offering tightly-coupled memory interfaces for robust design flexibility.
With a simple machine-mode architecture, the RV32EC_P2 ensures swift data access. It boasts extended compatibility with AHB-Lite and APB interfaces, allowing seamless interaction with memory and I/O peripherals. Designed for enhanced power management, it features an interrupt system and clock-gating abilities, effectively minimizing idle power consumption. Developers can benefit from its comprehensive toolchain support, ensuring smooth firmware and virtual prototype development through platforms such as the ASTC VLAB.
Further distinguished by its vectored interrupt system and support for application-specific instruction sets, the RV32EC_P2 is adaptable to various embedded applications. Enhancements include wait-for-interrupt commands for reduced power usage during inactivity and multiple timer interfaces. This versatility, along with integrated GNU and Eclipse tools, makes the RV32EC_P2 a prime choice for efficient, low-power technology integrations.
