S5 series

S51

The SiFive S51 Standard Core is a 64-bit embedded processor, fully compliant with the RISC-V ISA. A small-footprint, low-power design makes the S51 ideal for devices that require a tiny system controller in a larger 64-bit SoC. The S51 can also be used as a standalone controller for networking, storage, or other high-performance embedded applications

S51
Key Features
  • Fully compliant with the RISC-V ISA specification
  • RV64IMAC Support
    • RV64I – 64-bit RISC-V with 32 integer registers
    • Integer Multiplication and Division (M) support
    • Atomic Mode (A) support for high-performance, portable software
    • Compressed Mode (C) support for better code density
  • Machine and User Mode Support
  • In-order, 5-6 stage variable pipeline
  • Advanced Memory Subsystem
    • 16KB, 2-way Instruction Cache
    • Instruction Tightly Integrated Memory (ITIM) option
    • Up to 64KB Data Tightly Integrated Memory (DTIM) support
  • Support for up to 40 physical address bits
  • Efficient and Flexible Interrupts
    • Local interrupts w/ vectored addresses — up to 16
    • Platform Level Interrupt Controller (PLIC) — 511 interrupts w/ 7 priority levels
    • RISC-V Core Local Interruptor (CLINT) — 1 timer, 1 SW
  • 8-Region Physical Memory Protection (PMP)
  • High performance AMBA Interfaces
  • 2.87/1.74 DMIPS/MHz (Best Effort/Legal)
  • 3.16 CoreMark/MHz
  • Detailed Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) Information
S5 Series
Cortex-R5
Architecture
64-bit
32-bit
Cores
Up to 8 Cores
(fully-coherent)
Up to 2 Cores
(non-coherent)
Interrupt Controller
Included; pre-integrated
Licensed separately; requires integration
L2 Cache Controller
Included (optional); pre-integrated
Licensed separately; requires integration

S51
Development Kit

Dev Kit Deliverables

  • RTL Evaluation
  • Test Bench RTL
  • Software Development Kit
  • FPGA Bitstream
  • Documentation
S5
Series Overview

S5 Series

The S5 Series offers 64‑bit RISC‑V performance with 32‑bit power and area. The S5 core has a 5-6 stage pipeline, offering a great balance between performance and efficiency.

S5 Series
Highlights

Key Features

  • Up to 8 coherent S5 Cores and optional L2 Cache Controller
  • Configurable core performance
  • Double precision Floating Point Unit
  • Level 1 Memory System and ECC
  • Physical addressing up to 47-bits
  • Number, type, and width of bus interfaces
  • Support for SiFive Insight Advanced Trace and Debug

Applications

  • Consumer Electronics
  • Motor Control
  • Industrial Automation
  • Storage
  • High-performance embedded

SiFive Essential
Standard Cores

Area
Standard Cores
Arm Comparison
E2 Series
M0, M0+, M3, M4, M23, M33
E6 Series
R4, R5
E7 Series
M7, R7, R8
S2 Series
***
S6 Series
R4, R5
S7 Series
M7, R7, R8
U6 Series
A5, A7, A35
U7 Series
A53, A55
Core Evaluation

From idea
to reality.

Ready to see your code in action? The S51 Development Kit enables free evaluation of SiFive RISC-V Core IP.

Key
Deliverables

Evaluation RTL

  • Full-Functional, synthesizable Verilog RTL
  • Run it in your own simulator
  • Simple, no-cost evaluation license
Start S51 Free Trial

FPGA Bitstream

  • Fully-functional SiFive RISC-V Core Complex with system peripherals
  • High Performance - 32.5 MHz emulation
  • Upload your own programs using the Freedom E SDK

Compatible with the Arty A7-100T FPGA and Xilinx VCU118 Development Boards: