RISC-V Computer Architecture with RVfpga Fundamentals

Modern hardware design is shifting toward open-standard instruction set architectures. Understanding how processor cores actually function under the hood is essential for anyone looking to build a career in hardware-software co-design. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of computer architecture using the popular RISC-V ISA. You will transition from understanding basic gate logic to analyzing how an industrial-grade RVfpga core executes instructions, manages memory, and interfaces with simulated peripherals. What you'll learn: • Understand the fundamental terminology of computer architecture, instruction set architectures, and processor pipelines. • Explore the RISC-V instruction set structure and how software commands translate into hardware execution. • Analyze the inner workings of an industrial RISC-V system-on-chip design. • Learn how field-programmable gate arrays are used to prototype and test processor cores. • Practice configuring and running architectural simulations using modern software-based emulation tools. • Examine memory hierarchy and input/output interfaces within a RISC-V system. You will start by mastering core architectural definitions and the RISC-V instruction set, progressing through text-based explanations and configuration examples to understand processor simulation. This course is designed for beginners interested in hardware engineering or systems programming, with no prior FPGA experience required. Start your journey into the world of open-source hardware design today.