nlnet_2019_wishbone_streaming.mdwn

   1 # NL.net proposal
   2
   3 ## Project name
   4
   5 The Libre RISC-V SoC, Wishbone Streaming Proposal
   6
   7 ## Website / wiki
   8
   9 <https://libre-riscv.org/nlnet_2019_wishbone_streaming>
  10
  11 Please be short and to the point in your answers; focus primarily on
  12 the what and how, not so much on the why. Add longer descriptions as
  13 attachments (see below). If English isn't your first language, don't
  14 worry - our reviewers don't care about spelling errors, only about
  15 great ideas. We apologise for the inconvenience of having to submit in
  16 English. On the up side, you can be as technical as you need to be (but
  17 you don't have to). Do stay concrete. Use plain text in your reply only,
  18 if you need any HTML to make your point please include this as attachment.
  19
  20 ## Abstract: Can you explain the whole project and its expected outcome(s).
  21
  22 TODO
  23
  24 # Have you been involved with projects or organisations relevant to this project before? And if so, can you tell us a bit about your contributions?
  25
  26 Luke Leighton is an ethical technology specialist who has a consistent
  27 24-year track record of developing code in a real-time transparent
  28 (fully libre) fashion, and in managing Software Libre teams.  He is the
  29 lead developer on the Libre RISC-V SoC.
  30
  31 TODO
  32
  33 # Requested Amount
  34
  35 EUR 50,000.
  36
  37 # Explain what the requested budget will be used for?
  38
  39 Improve the Wishbone B4 Specification to add streaming capability,
  40 similar to AXI4 Streams.
  41
  42 Use some of the Libre RISC-V SoC peripherals as a test platform
  43 (I2S Audio Streaming) for the proposed standard modifications.
  44
  45 # Does the project have other funding sources, both past and present?
  46
  47 no.
  48
  49 # Compare your own project with existing or historical efforts.
  50
  51 AXI4 but it is proprietary and patented.
  52
  53 ## What are significant technical challenges you expect to solve during the project, if any?
  54
  55 TODO
  56
  57 ## Describe the ecosystem of the project, and how you will engage with relevant actors and promote the outcomes?
  58
  59 TODO
  60
  61 As mentioned in the 2018 submission, the Libre RISC-V
  62 SoC has a full set of resources for Libre Project Management and development:
  63 mailing list, bugtracker, git repository and wiki - all listed here:
  64 <https://libre-riscv.org/>
  65
  66 In addition, we have a Crowdsupply page
  67 <https://www.crowdsupply.com/libre-risc-v/m-class> which provides a public
  68 gateway, and heise.de, reddit, phoronix, slashdot and other locations have
  69 all picked up the story.  The list is updated and maintained here:
  70 <https://libre-riscv.org/3d_gpu/>
  71
  72 # Extra info to be submitted
  73
  74 * <http://libre-riscv.org/3d_gpu/>
  75 * <https://nlnet.nl/project/Libre-RISCV/>