Vendor: Sifive, Inc. Category: CPU

E21 High-performance, full-featured Embedded processor

The SiFive E21 Standard Core is a high-performance, full-featured embedded processor designed to address microcontroller applicat…

Overview

The SiFive E21 Standard Core is a high-performance, full-featured embedded processor designed to address advanced microcontroller applications such as Sensor Fusion, Smart IoT, Wearables, Connected Toys, and more. Separate Instruction and Data Buses, along with 2 banks of Tightly Integrated Memory (TIMs) make the E21 an ideal choice for applications with deterministic or demanding memory requirements.

Key features

  • RISC-V ISA - RV32IMAC
  • Machine and User Mode with 4 Region Physical Memory Protection
  • 3-stage pipeline with Simultaneous Instruction and Data Access
  • 2 Banks of Tightly Integrated Memory
  • System, Peripheral, and Front Ports
  • CLIC interrupt controller with 127 interrupts
  • Advanced debug with 4 hardware breakpoints/watchpoints
  • 2.27/1.46 DMIPS/MHz (Best Effort/Legal)
  • 3.1 CoreMark/MHz

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Specifications

Identity

Part Number
E21
Vendor
Sifive, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP

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Provider

HQ: USA

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