Microchip's five-core Linux supports a low-cost development platform for RISC-V microprocessors

     Microchip Technology's MPFS-ICICLE-KIT-ES PolarFire SoC Icicle kit is a low-cost development platform, Ability to evaluate five-core Linux kernel RISC-V microprocessor subsystem, innovative Linux, real-time execution, and low power capabilities. This kit has a rich set of Northern Lights SoC FPGA peripherals.

     The Northern Lights SoC is ideally suited for safe, reliable and energy efficient computing applications. PolarFire SoC Icicle kits require a Libero Silver license to evaluate user designs. The bank certificate is free and valid for one year. It supports single-language emulation with programming and debugging features. Generate a free silver license here.

     The Icicle suite features onboard memory (LPDDR4, QSPI, and eMMC Flash) to run Linux off the shelf; A multi-rail power sensor for monitoring various power fields; PCIe root port, Raspberry PI, and mikroBUS extension port and wired connection options for rapid prototyping and fast time to market. The mpfs-icle - kit-es suite is suitable for a wide range of applications, including imaging, AI/ML, industrial automation, Internet of Things, wired access networks, aerospace, defense, and automotive.