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Vendor:
Sifive, Inc.
Category:
CPU
High performance Linux-capable processor
The SiFive U84 Standard Core is a single-core instantiation of our most scalable out-of-order RISC-V application processor, and i…
Overview
The SiFive U84 Standard Core is a single-core instantiation of our most scalable out-of-order RISC-V application processor, and is capable of supporting full-featured operating systems such as Linux.
The U84 is feature rich and architected for high performance/area or watt, making it ideal for various target markets (e.g., edge/autonomous, enterprise/networking and consumer markets).
The U8 Series features SiFive’s maximum performance RISC-V Linux-capable application processor. The U8 core has a 3 issue out-of-order superscalar with support for virtual memory. The U8 Series provides unprecedented scalability and is optimized for the highest performance per watt. This makes it ideal for applications such as edge compute, 5G base stations and AR/VR/MR.
The U84 is feature rich and architected for high performance/area or watt, making it ideal for various target markets (e.g., edge/autonomous, enterprise/networking and consumer markets).
The U8 Series features SiFive’s maximum performance RISC-V Linux-capable application processor. The U8 core has a 3 issue out-of-order superscalar with support for virtual memory. The U8 Series provides unprecedented scalability and is optimized for the highest performance per watt. This makes it ideal for applications such as edge compute, 5G base stations and AR/VR/MR.
Key features
- Fully-compliant with the RISC-V ISA specification
- RV64GC U84 Application Core
- 32KB L1 I-cache with ECC
- 32KB L1 D-cache with ECC
- 8 Region Physical Memory Protection
- Sv39 Virtual Memory support
- Integrated 128KB L2- Cache with ECC
Block Diagram
U84 block diagram
Applications
- Enterprise Switching/Routing/Storage, Smart NICs
- Edge Analytics, Big-Data Analytics
- Autonomous Machines
- Edge Compute
- 5G Infrastructure/Base Stations
- AR/VR/MR/XR
What’s Included?
- RTL Evaluation
- Test Bench RTL
- Software Development Kit
- Documentation
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
U84
Vendor
Sifive, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP
Files
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Provider
HQ:
USA
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