From a5c1c0a16d918728dfeed00f6af5013c661eaa4a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Luke Kenneth Casson Leighton Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 07:21:02 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] update --- pinmux/pinmux_chennai_2018.tex | 11 ++++++----- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/pinmux/pinmux_chennai_2018.tex b/pinmux/pinmux_chennai_2018.tex index 0e2cc22c6..5f9dfb328 100644 --- a/pinmux/pinmux_chennai_2018.tex +++ b/pinmux/pinmux_chennai_2018.tex @@ -369,14 +369,15 @@ \begin{itemize} \item Value of Libre/Open pimux dramatically underestimated\\ - (and does not presently exist: SiFive IOF not suitable as-is) - \item {\bf Only current option: license a commercial Pinmux } - \item Actual muxing, like SRAM cells, is deceptively simple + (and does not presently exist: SiFive's IOF not suitable as-is)\\ + {\bf Only current option: license a commercial Pinmux } + \item Actual muxing (like SRAM cells) is deceptively simple \item Actual pinmuxes are enormous: auto-generation essential \item HDLs completely unsuited to auto-generation task\\ - (TRM, docs): {\bf Modern OO language features needed} + (TRM, docs): {\bf Modern OO language needed i.e. python} \item Scenario Analysis / Verification and auto-generation of - different HDLs far easier in a Modern OO language + different HDLs far easier in a Modern OO language\\ + (better libraries, more developers) \item Standardisation for RISC-V saves implementors from huge duplication cost (HDL, firmware, docs, maintenance) \item { \bf Ultimately it's about saving money and reducing risk } -- 2.30.2