The V65C02 is a synthesizable VHDL (soft) core design which is object code compatible with MOS Technologies's (and others') popular 8-bit 65C02 microprocessor. The V65C02 is intended to be used in system-on-a-chip applications constructed using gate-arrays or standard cells. It should be especially interesting to designers who currently use 65C02s in embedded control applications and want to integrate its functionality with other designs/peripherals/etc. onto a single chip (ASIC).
The V65C02 is a fully synchronous design and contains no microcode; all control is implemented via state machines. It is written in synthesizable VHDL using IEEE standard libraries. It uses a single clock.
The V65C02 also contains debug assist hardware to provide "ICE"-like debugging access. This hardware is intended to be accessed through a JTAG port (a JTAG interface is also available).
The design kit includes the synthesizable VHDL model, a sample synthesis script, a sample constraint file, a VHDL test bench, and test stimulus files.
VLSI Concepts can provide customization of the design, if requested.
Design and integration assistance is also available from VLSI Concepts.
32-bit version of 8-bit 65C02 microprocessor
Overview
Key Features
- Object code compatible with 65C02
- Fully synchronous design
- No microcode; All control via state machines
- On-Chip Debug assist hardware included in design
- "ICE"-like functions via JTAG access port
- Customize the design to your needs
- Written in synthesizable VHDL - no microcode