Freedom Unleashed
Featuring the Freedom U540 (FU540) SoC, the world’s first Linux-capable, multi-core, RISC-V processor, this developer board marks a brand-new era for RISC-V software - the beginning of support for rich operating systems. With 3 execution modes (Machine, Supervisor, User), Sv39 Virtual Memory, 8GB of DDR4, Gigabit Ethernet, and a ChipLink expansion port, modern operating systems have an ideal RISC-V target. A 5th core (monitor core) is also available for real time applications. SiFive Mix+Match technology offers a potent combination of application and real-time processing. The SiFive Essential™ S51 (RV64IMAC) can service auxiliary functions and cooperate with the SiFive Essential U54-MC cluster, making this an ideal heterogeneous software development platform where Linux and an RTOS can co-exist.
