- Introduced RTL linting capabilities using Verilator in the Makefile.
- Added RTL_LINT_FLAGS for specifying linting options and created targets for linting.
- Implemented a new script to analyze RTL lint warnings and check against a baseline.
- Updated regression scripts to include RTL linting in the command sets.
- Enhanced test coverage for RTL linting functionality, ensuring proper warning handling.
- Cleaned up build directories to include RTL lint outputs.
- Updated soc_topology.json to include new fabric links for core, DMA, native, and APB interfaces.
- Refactored retrosoc.sv to utilize generated fabric links and included necessary SVH files for better modularity.
- Improved check_clock_reset_domains.py to validate hierarchical pins and added support for positive number checks.
- Modified regress.py to include OpenSTA in the regression commands.
- Enhanced README.md in the STA directory to clarify the timing analysis flow and supported PDK profiles.
- Removed outdated gen2.sdc file and replaced it with a dynamic SDC generation approach.
- Updated opensta.mk to generate SDC files dynamically based on the current domain map and pin map.
- Created generate_sdc.py to automate SDC generation from clock/reset domain inventory.
- Added tests for generated core-STA constraints to ensure coverage of current clock domains and validate pin map integrity.
- Introduced new timing metrics and warnings for the sky130 PDK in the quality checks.
- Updated gen_iverilog_filelist.py to exclude sequential models from the file list for GF180 PDK.
- Introduced black box definitions for GF180 and SKY130 IO cells in their respective .sv files.
- Added simulation models for GF180 IO cells and sequential cells in gf180_seq_sim_cells.v.
- Modified tc_clk.sv to utilize specific clock cells for GF180 and SKY130 PDKs.
- Implemented bi-directional and tri-state pad modules for GF180 and SKY130 PDKs in tc_io.sv.
- Enhanced dependency lock validation to include submodule checks in dependency_lock.py.
- Updated setup_helpers.py to support selective submodule initialization.
- Created a comprehensive testbench for PDK cells in tc_pdk_cells_tb.sv.
- Added tests for dependency helper functions and tech cell configurations to ensure proper error handling.
- Introduced new JSON files for warnings generated by Icarus Verilog, Verilator, and Yosys for both GF180 and SKY130 PDKs.
- Updated the build requirements to include necessary packages for handling JSON data.
- Modified RTL filelists to use generated files for GF180 and SKY130 standard-cell models.
- Enhanced the Iverilog makefile to generate filelists dynamically based on the selected PDK.
- Implemented a Python script to generate Iverilog filelists, accommodating both GF180 and SKY130 technologies.
- Added behavioral definitions for GF180 UDPs and a tri-state buffer for netlist simulations.
- Updated Yosys synthesis scripts to handle new PDKs and ensure proper tie cell mapping.
- Extended regression scripts to support PDK-specific commands for GF180 and SKY130.
- Added tests to verify that PDK-specific regression commands cover firmware, RTL, and netlist simulations.
- Added APB target definitions in soc_topology.json for various peripherals.
- Introduced user_extensions.json to define user core and IP targets.
- Updated generate_filelist.py to include SVA paths.
- Refactored ip_apb_wrapper.sv to utilize generated APB interfaces and bridges.
- Simplified user_core_top.sv and user_ip_top.sv by including generated bindings.
- Implemented check_clock_reset_domains.py to validate clock/reset domains and CDC crossings.
- Updated regress.py to include SVA support in simulation commands.
- Added tests for clock/reset domain validation and user extensions generation.
- Enhanced test coverage for topology generation and APB target ownership validation.
- Updated the file to improve code readability and maintainability by removing commented-out code and adding generated GPIO alternate-function wiring.
- Modified to streamline simulation command configurations and removed unnecessary variables.
- Introduced a new testbench to validate NMI routing functionality within the SoC topology.
- Added comprehensive tests in to ensure the correctness of generated bindings and validate topology constraints.
- Adjusted to reflect changes in regression command imports and ensure uniform timeout settings for Verilator simulations.
- Updated the GPIO interface in multiple modules to use the new user_gpio_if structure instead of the legacy gpio_if.
- Modified the ip_apb_wrapper, ip_nmi_wrapper, user_ip_design_template, user_ip_top, and user_ip_wrapper to reflect the new GPIO interface.
- Increased the USER_GPIO_NUM from 16 to 32 in mdd_config.svh to accommodate more GPIOs.
- Removed legacy GPIO handling from retrosoc and retrosoc_asic modules.
- Implemented a migration script in generate_mpw.py to automatically update legacy GPIO ports in source files.
- Added tests for the new GPIO user interface and ensured proper functionality through gpio_user_mux_tb and gpio_user_mux.py.
- Created new makefiles for IP MDD configurations to support the updated GPIO structure.
- Updated regression tests to include new configurations and ensure compatibility with the changes.
- Updated to validate C, Makefile, and RTL formatting in addition to existing checks for Python, YAML, and GitHub Actions.
- Added new dependencies to for improved formatting and documentation tools.
- Introduced a new script to format or verify tracked self-owned Makefile and RTL sources.
- Improved RTL code formatting across multiple files by ensuring consistent spacing and line endings.
- Refactored various RTL modules to enhance readability and maintainability.
- Added unit tests for the new formatting functionality to ensure correct behavior.
- Added timestamp normalization to function in , allowing for optional timestamp input.
- Updated command-line interface to accept a timestamp argument for generating deterministic build variant IDs.
- Modified in to include a build timestamp in the environment variables.
- Introduced a new test suite in to validate the pin-map generator, including tests for duplicate pads and invalid entries.
- Added a test for ensuring the regression runner uses a consistent build timestamp.
- Created a new SystemVerilog testbench for the APB4 interface bridge to verify correct signal crossing.
- Introduced for handling QSPI flash memory operations, including command and address handling.
- Added to interface with the C++ flash memory implementation, allowing for read operations via DPI-C.
- Created for the flash memory implementation, supporting initialization, reading, and memory copying.
- Updated to integrate the new QSPI Flash module and connect it with the existing system.
- Refactored file paths in various filelists and scripts to accommodate the new directory structure under .
- Enhanced the Python scripts for generating memory maps and preparing the environment for the new structure.
- Adjusted test scripts to reflect changes in the directory structure and ensure compatibility with the new modules.
- Updated core_wrapper and mgmt_core_wrapper to use new SOC reset and IRQ addresses.
- Removed obsolete mmap_define.svh file and integrated memory map generation into the build process.
- Enhanced ip_nmi_wrapper to handle fault signals and updated NMI interface assignments.
- Added bus fault and sysctrl fault testbenches to validate fault handling mechanisms.
- Improved memory map generation script and added tests for memory map validation and fault responder behavior.
- Updated the default output path in to .
- Introduced a new file to define excluded prefixes, compatibility files, and forbidden calls for embedded C sources.
- Modified to improve compiler flags and source file organization.
- Added scripts for checking C warnings and embedded C compliance, ensuring self-owned sources are validated against the policy.
- Implemented regression tests to capture and report self-owned C compiler warnings during builds.
- Created a new test suite for runtime tests of SDK utilities, ensuring deterministic behavior.
- Enhanced existing test scripts to include checks for C warnings and compliance with the embedded C policy.
- Updated to utilize a new dependency locking mechanism and improved repository management.
- Introduced for running regression tests with configurable command sets for different profiles.
- Added to execute commands with structured logging and result reporting.
- Enhanced to support fetching specific revisions from git repositories.
- Modified to use the new dependency source structure.
- Updated OpenSTA makefile and TCL script to include metrics reporting.
- Improved synthesis scripts to utilize the new flow execution model.
- Added tests for dependency locking, flow execution, and warning analysis.
- Ensured that all scripts and tools are consistent with the new structure and functionality.
- Added to manage Git repository dependencies and file downloads.
- Refactored to utilize the new helper functions for cloning the MPW generator.
- Enhanced OpenSTA Makefile to validate input files and configurations before execution.
- Updated OpenSTA TCL script to use environment variables for file paths.
- Refactored source export script to improve file handling and path resolution.
- Added tests for atomic writing, filelist parsing, and dependency management.
- Improved Yosys synthesis scripts to include configuration recording.
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