Chipyard Basics

These sections will walk you through the basics of the Chipyard framework:

• First, we will go over the components of the framework.

• Next, we will go over how to understand how Chipyard configures its designs.

• Then, we will go over initial framework setup.

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Chipyard Basics:

• Chipyard Components
  • Generators
  • Tools
  • Toolchains
  • Software
  • Sims
  • Prototyping
  • VLSI
• Development Ecosystem
  • Chipyard Approach
  • Chisel/FIRRTL
  • RTL Generators
• Configs, Parameters, Mixins, and Everything In Between
  • Parameters
  • Configs
  • Cake Pattern / Mixin
  • Additional References
  • Optional Generator Injectors
• Initial Repository Setup
  • Prerequisites
  • Setting up the Chipyard Repo
  • Sourcing env.sh
  • What’s Next?
  • Upgrading Chipyard Release Versions
  • Tips on navigating Chipyard