Vendor: Sifive, Inc. Category: CPU

S21 Area optimized 64-bit RISC V processor

The SiFive S21 Standard Core is a full-featured 64-bit embedded processor based on the S2 Series.

Overview

The SiFive S21 Standard Core is a full-featured 64-bit embedded processor based on the S2 Series. The S21 has separate Instruction and Data Buses, along with 2 banks of Tightly Integrated Memory (TIMs). The S21 is an ideal choice for area constrained applications demanding a 64-bit processor.

Key features

  • RISC-V ISA - RV64IMAC
  • 64-bit AXI Ports
  • 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
  • CLIC interrupt controller with 127 interrupts
  • Advanced debug with 4 hardware breakpoints/watchpoints
  • 1.6 DMIPS/MHz
  • 3.2 Coremarks/MHz

Block Diagram

What’s Included?

  • RTL Evaluation
  • Test Bench RTL
  • Software Development Kit
  • FPGA Bitstream
  • Documentation

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
S21
Vendor
Sifive, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP

Compute

CPU Architecture
RISC-V

Files

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Provider

HQ: USA

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