Introduction to RISC-V architecture Training Course
This course provides an introduction to the RISC-V architecture and the microcontrollers that utilize it. Participants may optionally engage in practical exercises using the GD32VF103 microcontroller, involving programming with C or assembly language, or by utilizing the RARS simulator.
This course is available as onsite live training in Nigeria or online live training.Course Outline
The course covers the origins of the RISC-V architecture, including the modular architecture definition comprising base architectures and extensions. It details the RISC-V ISA, focusing on registers and the instruction set, along with features aligned with modern software concepts and an overview of RISC-V implementations.
The curriculum also addresses the RISC-V system architecture, specifically examining exceptions and their handling mechanisms, such as the CLIC interrupt controller and the ECLIC interrupt controller within the GD32VF103.
Practical Exercises:
1. Firmware development for the GD32VF103 using VScode.
2. Managing interrupts on the GD32VF103.
Requirements
A foundational understanding of the C programming language is required.
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