The RV32EC_P2 processor core by IQonIC Works is a compact RISC-V processor designed for low-power embedded applications. It features a two-stage pipeline architecture ideal for running trusted firmware and offers a base RV32E instruction set. To enhance efficiency, the core supports RVC compressed instructions for reduced code sizes and optionally includes integer multiplication and division functionalities through the 'M' standard extension. Additionally, it accommodates custom instruction set extensions for tasks such as DSP operations, making it versatile for numerous applications.
Designed for ASIC and FPGA implementations, the core provides interfaces like AHB-Lite or APB for memory and I/O operations, ensuring comprehensive system integration. Key features include a simple privileged architecture for machine-mode operations and clock gating for reduced power consumption during idle states. Furthermore, the core supports vectorized interrupts, enabling fast responses to system signals.
The RV32EC_P2 is backed by a full suite of development and simulation tools, including synthesis scripts and firmware development environments based on the GNU tool chain. The Virtual Lab (VLAB) system-level tools offer enhanced support for developing and testing applications in a virtual context, ensuring a seamless development experience from conception to deployment.
