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About ReviveSparc

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History

The OpenSPARC project was launched by Sun Microsystems in 2006, releasing the UltraSPARC T1 and T2 processor designs as open-source hardware. The accompanying software — simulators, verification suites, and firmware — was released under the GPL. However, parts of the codebase originated from AT&T Unix source code, creating licensing uncertainty that prevented widespread adoption by the open-source community.

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ReviveSparc was started in early 2026 to address this. By rebuilding everything from the published ISA specification — without reference to the original source code — we provide a legally clean, fully open-source implementation.

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Clean Room Process

We follow a strict clean-room methodology:

Developers working on the implementation have no access to the original OpenSPARC source code.
Only publicly available specification documents are used: the SPARC Architecture Manual v9, the UltraSPARC T1 Supplement, and the OpenSPARC specification.
All new code is written from scratch, with no derived or translated code from the original project.
The resulting code is licensed under the BSD 2-Clause License, permitting both open-source and proprietary use.

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Project Goals

Full SPARC V9 ISA compliance — user and privileged instructions, including VIS (Visual Instruction Set) extensions.
Multi-core simulation — support for chip-multithreading (CMT) as in the original T1/T2 designs.
Boot real operating systems — Linux, NetBSD, OpenBSD, and potentially Solaris.
Hardware implementation path — provide a Verilog RTL target for FPGA prototyping.
Educational resource — serve as a clean reference for students and researchers studying processor architecture.

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Architecture Overview

ReviveSparc targets the UltraSPARC architecture profile:

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Feature	Description
ISA	SPARC V9 (with VIS 1/2 extensions)
Pipeline	6-stage, in-order, dual-issue
Threading	4 threads per core (fine-grained CMT)
Cores	1 to 8
MMU	SPARC Reference MMU with TLB
Cache	Split I/D L1, unified L2
Interrupts	UltraSPARC-style interrupt controller

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Repository Structure

revivesparc/
+  emu/         -- Functional instruction-set simulator
+  rtl/         -- Verilog RTL for synthesis
+  soft/        -- Firmware and boot ROM code
+  tests/       -- ISA verification test suite
+  tools/       -- Helper scripts and utilities
+  docs/        -- Additional documentation

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Community

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ReviveSparc is a community-driven project. We welcome contributions, bug reports, and discussion from anyone interested in the SPARC architecture.

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Get Involved

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Resource	Description	Link
GitHub	Source code, issue tracker, pull requests	github.com/revivesparc
Mailing List	General discussion and development	dev@revivesparc.org
IRC	Real-time chat on Libera.Chat	#revivesparc
Discourse	Community forum for long-form discussion	forum.revivesparc.org
Wiki	Community-contributed guides and resources	wiki.revivesparc.org
Bug Tracker	Report issues and feature requests	GitHub Issues

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Contributing

We welcome contributions of all kinds: code, documentation, testing, and hardware verification.

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Code Contributions

Fork the repository on GitHub.
Create a feature branch: git checkout -b my-feature
Make your changes and add tests.
Run the test suite: make test
Submit a pull request with a clear description of your changes.

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Before starting significant work, please post to the mailing list or open a discussion on GitHub to coordinate with other developers.

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Reporting Bugs

When reporting a bug, please include:

Your operating system and compiler version
The version of ReviveSparc (commit hash or release tag)
A minimal test case that reproduces the issue
The expected behavior and the actual behavior

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Mailing List

To subscribe to the ReviveSparc development mailing list, send an email to:

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Archives are available at lists.revivesparc.org.

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License

ReviveSparc is released under the BSD 2-Clause License:

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Detailed error information can be retrieved: + +```c +// Get the last error message +const char *sparc_error(sparc_t *cpu); + +// Get the last error code +int sparc_errno(sparc_t *cpu); +``` + +## Example: Embedded Emulator + +```c +#include +#include + +int main(int argc, char **argv) { + sparc_t *cpu = sparc_new(SPARC_V9); + if (!cpu) { + fprintf(stderr, "Failed to create CPU\n"); + return 1; + } + + sparc_config_t config = { + .num_cores = 1, + .mem_size = 256 * 1024 * 1024, + .memory_model = MEM_TSO + }; + sparc_configure(cpu, &config); + + if (sparc_load_elf(cpu, argv[1]) != 0) { + fprintf(stderr, "Failed to load ELF: %s\n", sparc_error(cpu)); + return 1; + } + + sparc_reset(cpu); + uint64_t insts = sparc_run(cpu, 1000000); + printf("Executed %lu instructions\n", insts); + printf("Final PC: 0x%lx\n", sparc_get_pc(cpu)); + + sparc_free(cpu); + return 0; +} +``` + +Compile with: + +```bash +cc -o myemu myemu.c -lrevivesparc +``` diff --git a/docs/build-guide.md b/docs/build-guide.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9846b7d --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/build-guide.md @@ -0,0 +1,146 @@ +# Build Guide + +Detailed build instructions for ReviveSparc across different platforms and configurations. + +## Directory Structure + +``` +revivesparc/ + emu/ -- Functional instruction-set simulator (C) + rtl/ -- Verilog RTL for synthesis + soft/ -- Firmware and boot ROM code + tests/ -- ISA verification test suite + tools/ -- Helper scripts and utilities + docs/ -- Additional documentation + Makefile -- Top-level build file + CMakeLists.txt -- CMake build configuration +``` + +## Build System + +ReviveSparc supports two build systems: **Make** (simple) and **CMake** (advanced). + +### Make (Default) + +```bash +make +``` + +### CMake + +```bash +mkdir build && cd build +cmake .. +make -j$(nproc) +``` + +CMake offers more granular control: + +```bash +cmake .. -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Debug -DENABLE_TRACE=ON +``` + +## Platform-Specific Notes + +### Linux (x86_64) + +Standard build with GCC: + +```bash +sudo apt install build-essential cmake git +git clone https://github.com/revivesparc/revivesparc.git +cd revivesparc +make +``` + +### Linux (aarch64) + +```bash +sudo apt install build-essential cmake git +make +``` + +No additional steps required. + +### macOS (Apple Silicon) + +Install dependencies via Homebrew: + +```bash +brew install cmake make gcc +make CC=gcc-14 +``` + +### macOS (Intel) + +```bash +brew install cmake make +make +``` + +## Cross-Compilation + +To build for a different target architecture: + +```bash +make CROSS=aarch64-linux-gnu- +``` + +This is useful for embedded ReviveSparc deployments. + +## Building the RTL + +The Verilog RTL requires Verilator or Icarus Verilog for simulation: + +```bash +make rtl +``` + +For synthesis, see the [RTL Synthesis Guide](rtl-synthesis.md). + +## Building the Toolchain + +ReviveSparc includes scripts to build a complete SPARC cross-toolchain: + +```bash +cd tools +./build-toolchain.sh +``` + +This builds `sparc-elf-gcc`, `sparc-linux-gcc`, and associated binutils. The toolchain is installed to `tools/toolchain/`. + +## Common Build Issues + +### "No such file or directory" for standard headers + +Install libc development headers: + +```bash +# Debian/Ubuntu +sudo apt install libc6-dev + +# Fedora +sudo dnf install glibc-devel + +# macOS +# Headers are included with Xcode Command Line Tools +``` + +### "cc1: error: unrecognized command-line option" + +You may be using an older GCC. ReviveSparc requires GCC 8+ or Clang 10+. + +### "undefined reference to `clock_gettime'" + +Link with librt on older glibc versions: + +```bash +make LDFLAGS=-lrt +``` + +## Cleaning the Build + +```bash +make clean # Remove build artifacts +make distclean # Also remove generated files +``` diff --git a/docs/cmt.md b/docs/cmt.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9fe750c --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cmt.md @@ -0,0 +1,106 @@ +# Chip Multi-Threading (CMT) + +ReviveSparc implements the UltraSPARC T1/T2 chip multi-threading architecture, allowing multiple threads to execute concurrently on each core. + +## Architecture + +``` +Core 0 Core 1 Core 2 Core 3 ++--------+ +--------+ +--------+ +--------+ +| T0 T1 | | T0 T1 | | T0 T1 | | T0 T1 | +| T2 T3 | | T2 T3 | | T2 T3 | | T2 T3 | ++--------+ +--------+ +--------+ +--------+ + | | | | + +--------------+--------------+--------------+ + | + +-----------+ + | L2 Cache | + +-----------+ +``` + +Each core supports up to **4 hardware threads** with fine-grained interleaving. The pipeline switches between threads every cycle, hiding memory latency and maximizing throughput. + +## Thread Scheduling + +Threads are scheduled using a round-robin policy with two modes: + +### Fine-Grained (Default) + +The pipeline switches to a different thread each cycle. If the selected thread is stalled (cache miss, long latency operation), the pipeline switches to the next ready thread. + +```c +// Pseudocode for thread selection +while (true) { + for (int i = 0; i < NUM_THREADS; i++) { + thread = (current_thread + i) % NUM_THREADS; + if (thread_is_ready(thread)) { + execute(thread); + break; + } + } + current_thread = (current_thread + 1) % NUM_THREADS; +} +``` + +### Coarse-Grained + +Each thread runs for a fixed quantum (configurable, default 64 cycles) before yielding the pipeline. Useful for workloads with good instruction-level parallelism. + +## Thread State + +Each thread has its own fully replicated architectural state: + +- **Register window** (16 registers, with window pointer) +- **PC and NPC** (program counters) +- **PSTATE** (processor state register) +- **TL** (trap level, up to 4) +- **Interrupt state** (pending interrupts, PIL) + +## Memory Model + +The T1/T2 memory model is **Total Store Order (TSO)** with per-thread write buffers. ReviveSparc implements: + +- **TSO** by default (SPARC V9 default) +- **Partial Store Order (PSO)** as an alternative +- **Relaxed Memory Order (RMO)** for maximum performance + +### Memory Barrier Instructions + +| Instruction | Description | +|-------------|-------------| +| `MEMBAR #Sync` | Full memory barrier | +| `MEMBAR #StoreLoad` | Store before Load ordering | +| `MEMBAR #StoreStore` | Store before Store ordering | +| `MEMBAR #LoadLoad` | Load before Load ordering | +| `MEMBAR #LoadStore` | Load before Store ordering | +| `MEMBAR #Lookaside` | Invalidate lookaside buffers | + +## Configuration + +CMT parameters are configured at core initialization: + +```c +sparc_core_config_t config = { + .num_threads = 4, + .sched_mode = SCHED_FINE_GRAINED, + .pipeline_mode = TSO, + .quantum = 64 // coarse-grained quantum +}; +sparc_core_t *core = sparc_core_new(&config); +``` + +Or via command line: + +```bash +./sparc-emu -cores 4 -threads 4 -sched fine kernel.bin +``` + +## Performance Considerations + +- Fine-grained threading works best with high cache-miss rates (database, web serving) +- Coarse-grained threading works best with compute-intensive workloads +- The optimal thread count depends on the L2 cache size and memory latency +- Monitor thread utilization with the `-stats` flag: + ```bash + ./sparc-emu -stats kernel.bin + ``` diff --git a/docs/faq.md b/docs/faq.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fe5624c --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/faq.md @@ -0,0 +1,107 @@ +# Frequently Asked Questions + +## General + +### What is ReviveSparc? + +ReviveSparc is a clean-room reimplementation of the OpenSPARC ISA (instruction set architecture). It aims to provide a fully open-source, legally unencumbered implementation of the SPARC V9 architecture that can run operating systems and software. + +### Is this affiliated with Oracle? + +No. ReviveSparc is an independent open-source project. OpenSPARC and SPARC are trademarks of Oracle Corporation. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Oracle. + +### Why SPARC? Isn't it dead? + +SPARC is still used in mission-critical systems, particularly in aerospace, defense, and high-reliability computing. The Fujitsu SPARC64 processors power Japan's Fugaku supercomputer. The architecture is elegant and well-documented, making it ideal for educational use. ReviveSparc aims to preserve the architecture for future generations. + +## Technical + +### What is the "clean room" process? + +Developers implementing ReviveSparc have **no access** to the original OpenSPARC source code. We work exclusively from publicly available specification documents: +- SPARC Architecture Manual Version 9 +- UltraSPARC T1/T2 Supplements +- VIS Instruction Set Manual + +This ensures the code is entirely original and free from any AT&T licensing concerns that affected the original OpenSPARC codebase. + +### What operating systems can run? + +- **Linux** (6.x series, full support) +- **NetBSD** (10.x, full support) +- **OpenBSD** (7.x, in progress) +- **Bare-metal programs** (any ELF binary for SPARC V9) + +### How fast is the emulator? + +On a modern x86_64 system: +- Single-core, JIT disabled: ~50 MIPS +- Single-core, JIT enabled: ~200 MIPS +- 8-core, JIT enabled: ~800 MIPS aggregate + +Performance is sufficient to boot Linux in a few seconds. + +### Can I synthesize the RTL on an FPGA? + +Yes. The Verilog RTL has been tested on: +- Xilinx Virtex-7 (XC7VX485T) — 4 cores at 50 MHz +- Xilinx Kintex-7 (XC7K325T) — 2 cores at 75 MHz +- Intel Arria 10 — 4 cores at 100 MHz + +See the [RTL Synthesis Guide](rtl-synthesis.md) for details. + +## Project + +### How can I contribute? + +See the [Community page](../community.html) for details. We welcome code contributions, documentation, testing, and hardware verification. + +### What license is used? + +BSD 2-Clause License. This permits both open-source and proprietary use, with minimal restrictions. + +### Does ReviveSparc include any AT&T code? + +No. ReviveSparc is a complete from-scratch reimplementation. Every line of code is original and written solely from the architecture specification. + +### Are there plans for SPARC V8 (32-bit) support? + +The emulator includes a SPARC V8 compatibility mode that handles 32-bit code. Pure 32-bit SPARC V8 is not a primary target, but the majority of V8 instructions are supported through the V9 backward compatibility features. + +### Can I run Solaris? + +Solaris 10 and Solaris 11 for SPARC are not currently supported. The primary targets are open-source operating systems. If you'd like to contribute Solaris support, please reach out on the mailing list. + +### Why not just use QEMU's SPARC target? + +QEMU's SPARC target is excellent for running SPARC binaries, but it is a functional emulator with less emphasis on: +- Cycle-accurate pipeline modeling +- Hardware synthesis targets +- Educational clarity + +ReviveSparc complements QEMU by providing a reference implementation suitable for hardware design and teaching. + +## Build Issues + +### `make` fails with "undefined reference" + +Ensure you have all dependencies installed. See the [Build Guide](build-guide.md) for your platform. + +### The emulator crashes on startup + +Run with debug output enabled: + +```bash +./sparc-emu -d -v kernel.bin +``` + +This will show detailed trace information. File a bug report with the output. + +### Linux kernel hangs during boot + +Common causes: +- Missing or incorrect device tree blob (use the DTB from `revivesparc.dtb`) +- Incorrect kernel command-line parameters +- Kernel built without ReviveSparc platform support + +Try booting with `-append "earlyprintk debug"` to see kernel messages. diff --git a/docs/getting-started.md b/docs/getting-started.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a48979c --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/getting-started.md @@ -0,0 +1,105 @@ +# Getting Started with ReviveSparc + +This guide will walk you through building ReviveSparc from source and running your first SPARC program. + +## Prerequisites + +- **Linux** (x86_64 or aarch64) or **macOS** (Intel or Apple Silicon) +- **GCC** or **Clang** (C11 support required) +- **Make** (3.81 or later) +- **CMake** (3.20 or later) +- **Git** + +Optional but recommended: +- `gcc-sparc-linux-gnu` for cross-compiling SPARC Linux programs +- `qemu-system-sparc64` for comparison testing + +## Building from Source + +Clone the repository: + +```bash +git clone https://github.com/revivesparc/revivesparc.git +cd revivesparc +``` + +Build the emulator: + +```bash +make +``` + +The resulting binary is `sparc-emu` in the project root directory. + +### Build Options + +| Option | Description | Default | +|--------|-------------|---------| +| `DEBUG=1` | Enable debug symbols and verbose logging | off | +| `OPT=0` | Disable optimizations | off | +| `TRACE=1` | Enable instruction tracing | off | +| `CC=clang` | Use Clang instead of GCC | gcc | + +Example with debug enabled: + +```bash +make DEBUG=1 +``` + +## Running the Test Suite + +```bash +make test +``` + +This runs the ISA verification suite, which tests every implemented instruction against known-good results. + +## Your First SPARC Program + +Create a file `hello.S` with the following SPARC assembly: + +```asm +.section ".text" +.global _start + +_start: + save %sp, -96, %sp + mov 1, %g1 ! SYS_write + mov 1, %o0 ! fd = stdout + sethi %hi(msg), %o1 + or %o1, %lo(msg), %o1 + mov 13, %o2 ! length + ta 0x6d ! trap to kernel + clr %o0 ! status = 0 + mov 1, %g1 ! SYS_exit + ta 0x6d + +.section ".data" +msg: + .asciz "Hello, SPARC!\n" +``` + +Assemble and link using the SPARC cross-toolchain: + +```bash +sparc-linux-as hello.S -o hello.o +sparc-linux-ld hello.o -o hello +``` + +Run it under ReviveSparc: + +```bash +./sparc-emu hello +``` + +You should see: + +``` +Hello, SPARC! +``` + +## Next Steps + +- Read the [Build Guide](build-guide.md) for advanced build configurations +- Explore the [ISA Reference](isa-reference.md) for instruction set details +- Check the [FAQ](faq.md) for common questions diff --git a/docs/isa-reference.md b/docs/isa-reference.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3553c41 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/isa-reference.md @@ -0,0 +1,137 @@ +# SPARC V9 ISA Reference + +Reference documentation for the SPARC V9 instruction set as implemented in ReviveSparc. + +## Overview + +The SPARC V9 architecture is a 64-bit RISC ISA developed by Sun Microsystems and standardized by SPARC International. ReviveSparc implements the full SPARC V9 specification, including the VIS (Visual Instruction Set) extensions. + +### Key Features + +- 64-bit integer and floating-point registers +- 32 general-purpose registers (register windowed) +- 32 floating-point registers (quad-precision capable) +- Delayed branching with annulment +- Register windowing with 8 global + up to 32 windowed registers +- Precise exceptions and multiple trap levels + +## Instruction Set Categories + +### Integer Instructions + +``` +ADD Add ADDcc Add and modify CC +AND And ANDcc And and modify CC +OR Or ORcc Or and modify CC +XOR Exclusive Or XORcc Exclusive Or and modify CC +SUB Subtract SUBcc Subtract and modify CC +MULX Multiply Extended UDIVX Unsigned Divide Extended +SDIVX Signed Divide Extended +SLL Shift Left Logical SRL Shift Right Logical +SRA Shift Right Arithmetic +``` + +### Load/Store Instructions + +``` +LDUB Load Unsigned Byte +LDSB Load Signed Byte +LDUH Load Unsigned Halfword +LDSH Load Signed Halfword +LDW Load Word +LDX Load Doubleword +STB Store Byte +STH Store Halfword +STW Store Word +STX Store Doubleword +LDF Load Floating-point +LDDF Load Double Floating-point +STF Store Floating-point +STDF Store Double Floating-point +``` + +### Branch Instructions + +``` +Bcc Branch on Condition +BPcc Branch on Condition (Predicted) +BPr Branch on Register +CALL Call and Link +RETT Return from Trap +JMPL Jump and Link +RETURN Return from Subroutine +``` + +### Floating-Point Instructions + +``` +FADDs FP Add (single) +FADDd FP Add (double) +FSUBs FP Subtract (single) +FSUBd FP Subtract (double) +FMULs FP Multiply (single) +FMULd FP Multiply (double) +FDIVs FP Divide (single) +FDIVd FP Divide (double) +FSQRTs FP Square Root (single) +FSQRTd FP Square Root (double) +F CMPs FP Compare (single) +F CMPd FP Compare (double) +``` + +### VIS Instructions + +``` +FPACK16 Pack 16-bit +FPACK32 Pack 32-bit +FALIGNDATA Align Data +FEXPAND Expand +FMUL8x16 Multiply 8-bit by 16-bit +FMUL8x16AU Multiply 8-bit by 16-bit (unsigned) +FMUL8x16AL Multiply 8-bit by 16-bit (unsigned) +FMUL8SUx16 Multiply 8-bit Signed by 16-bit Unsigned +FMUL8ULx16 Multiply 8-bit Unsigned by 16-bit Unsigned +FMULD8SUx16 Multiply Double 8-bit Signed by 16-bit Unsigned +FMULD8ULx16 Multiply Double 8-bit Unsigned by 16-bit Unsigned +``` + +## Register Windows + +SPARC V9 uses register windows to optimize function call performance: + +- **8 global registers** (%g0 through %g7, where %g0 is always zero) +- **Up to 32 register windows**, each containing 16 registers +- Each window provides: 8 incoming (%i0-%i7), 8 local (%l0-%l7), 8 outgoing (%o0-%o7) — with overlap between adjacent windows +- The number of windows is implementation-dependent + +## Privileged Registers + +| Register | Description | +|----------|-------------| +| TPC | Trap PC (1-4) | +| TNPC | Trap Next PC (1-4) | +| TSTATE | Trap State (1-4) | +| TT | Trap Type (1-4) | +| TBA | Trap Base Address | +| PSTATE | Processor State | +| TL | Trap Level | +| PIL | Processor Interrupt Level | +| CWP | Current Window Pointer | +| CANSAVE | Cleanable Windows | +| CANRESTORE | Restorable Windows | + +## Trap Types + +| TT Value | Trap Name | Description | +|----------|-----------|-------------| +| 0x01 | instruction_access_exception | Memory access fault | +| 0x03 | instruction_access_error | Hardware error | +| 0x04 | illegal_instruction | Unimplemented instruction | +| 0x05 | privileged_operation | Trap in user mode | +| 0x06 | fp_disabled | FPU not enabled | +| 0x08 | clean_window | Register window spill needed | +| 0x09 | division_by_zero | Integer divide by zero | +| 0x20-0x2f | interrupt_vector | External interrupts | +| 0x60-0x7f | software_trap | `ta` instruction traps | +| 0x80 | data_access_exception | Data memory access fault | +| 0x82 | data_access_error | Data memory hardware error | diff --git a/docs/linux-guide.md b/docs/linux-guide.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..763df8f --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/linux-guide.md @@ -0,0 +1,154 @@ +# Building Linux for ReviveSparc + +This guide covers building and booting a Linux kernel on the ReviveSparc emulator. + +## Supported Kernels + +| Kernel Version | Status | Notes | +|----------------|--------|-------| +| 6.12+ | Full | All features working | +| 6.6 LTS | Full | Recommended for production | +| 6.1 LTS | Full | Older but stable | +| 5.15 LTS | Partial | No SMP support | + +## Cross-Compilation Setup + +Install a SPARC64 cross-compiler: + +```bash +# Debian/Ubuntu +sudo apt install gcc-sparc64-linux-gnu + +# Fedora +sudo dnf install cross-gcc-sparc64-linux-gnu + +# Build from source (see toolchain guide) +./tools/build-toolchain.sh --target=sparc64-linux-gnu +``` + +## Building the Kernel + +### Get the Source + +```bash +git clone https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git +cd linux +git checkout v6.12 +``` + +### Apply ReviveSparc Patches + +```bash +# From the ReviveSparc repository +./tools/apply-kernel-patches.sh /path/to/linux +``` + +### Configure + +```bash +make ARCH=sparc64 CROSS_COMPILE=sparc64-linux-gnu- revivesparc_defconfig +``` + +Or customize: + +```bash +make ARCH=sparc64 CROSS_COMPILE=sparc64-linux-gnu- menuconfig +``` + +### Build + +```bash +make ARCH=sparc64 CROSS_COMPILE=sparc64-linux-gnu- -j$(nproc) +``` + +The kernel image is at `arch/sparc64/boot/image` and `vmlinux` (ELF). + +## Building an Initramfs + +Create a minimal root filesystem: + +```bash +# Create a simple init script +cat > init << 'EOF' +#!/bin/busybox +/bin/busybox --install -s +mount -t proc proc /proc +mount -t sysfs sysfs /sys +echo "Welcome to ReviveSparc Linux!" +exec /bin/sh +EOF + +# Create the initramfs +mkdir -p rootfs/{bin,proc,sys,dev,etc} +cp init rootfs/ +cp /path/to/busybox rootfs/bin/ + +# Package it +cd rootfs +find . | cpio -H newc -o | gzip > ../initramfs.gz +``` + +## Booting + +```bash +./sparc-emu \ + -kernel vmlinux \ + -initrd initramfs.gz \ + -append "console=ttyS0,115200 root=/dev/ram rdinit=/init" \ + -nographic +``` + +### Command-Line Options + +| Option | Description | +|--------|-------------| +| `-kernel` | Path to the kernel vmlinux | +| `-initrd` | Path to the initramfs image | +| `-append` | Kernel command line | +| `-nographic` | No graphical output (serial console) | +| `-m` | Memory size (e.g., `-m 512M`) | +| `-smp` | Number of cores (e.g., `-smp 4`) | +| `-net` | Network backend (e.g., `-net user`) | + +### Booting with Device Tree + +ReviveSparc provides a device tree blob (DTB) for the emulated platform: + +```bash +./sparc-emu \ + -kernel vmlinux \ + -dtb revivesparc.dtb \ + -initrd initramfs.gz \ + -append "console=ttyS0,115200" \ + -nographic +``` + +## Building for NetBSD + +```bash +# Build a SPARC64 NetBSD kernel +cd /usr/src +./build.sh -m sparc64 -U kernel=GENERIC + +# Run under ReviveSparc +./sparc-emu \ + -kernel netbsd-sparc64 \ + -append "console=com0" \ + -nographic +``` + +## Building for OpenBSD + +```bash +# Build a SPARC64 OpenBSD kernel +cd /usr/src +make -C sys/arch/sparc64/conf GENERIC +config GENERIC +cd ../compile/GENERIC +make + +# Run under ReviveSparc +./sparc-emu \ + -kernel bsd.sparc64 \ + -nographic +``` diff --git a/docs/memory-model.md b/docs/memory-model.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..76ed043 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/memory-model.md @@ -0,0 +1,134 @@ +# Memory Model + +ReviveSparc implements the SPARC V9 memory architecture, including the cache hierarchy, MMU, and memory ordering models. + +## Cache Hierarchy + +``` +CLIENT (Core) + | + +-- L1 I-Cache (16 KB, 4-way, 32-byte line) + +-- L1 D-Cache (16 KB, 4-way, 32-byte line) + | + +-- L2 Cache (shared, 512 KB - 4 MB, 8-way) + | + +-- Main Memory (DDR4, configurable) +``` + +### L1 Caches + +- **Capacity**: 16 KB each for instructions and data +- **Associativity**: 4-way set associative +- **Line size**: 32 bytes +- **Latency**: 2 cycles (hit), 1 cycle (tag check) +- **Policy**: Write-back (D-cache), read-only (I-cache) +- **Coherency**: MOESI protocol between cores + +### L2 Cache + +- **Capacity**: Configurable (512 KB to 4 MB) +- **Associativity**: 8-way set associative +- **Line size**: 64 bytes +- **Latency**: 12 cycles (hit) +- **Policy**: Write-back, write-allocate +- **Coherency**: Inclusive of L1 (snoop filter) + +## MMU (Memory Management Unit) + +The SPARC Reference MMU provides virtual-to-physical address translation. + +### Address Spaces + +| Mode | Virtual Address Width | Physical Address Width | +|------|----------------------|----------------------| +| 32-bit (V8 compat) | 32 bits | 40 bits | +| 64-bit (V9) | 44 bits | 44 bits | + +### TLB Structure + +``` +ITLB (64 entries) + Fully associative + Supports 8 KB, 64 KB, 256 KB, 4 MB pages + +DTLB (64 entries) + Fully associative + Supports same page sizes as ITLB +``` + +### Translation Process + +``` +Virtual Address (44 bits) + | + +-- VPN[0:2] --> TLB Lookup (parallel) + | | + | +-- Hit? --> PPN + Offset --> Physical Address + | +-- Miss --> TLB Miss Trap (TLB miss handler) + | + +-- Offset --> Direct to physical address +``` + +### TSB (Translation Storage Buffer) + +The TSB is a software-managed cache of page table entries. On a TLB miss, the trap handler searches the TSB before walking the full page table. + +## Memory Ordering + +ReviveSparc supports three memory models: + +### Total Store Order (TSO) + +The default SPARC V9 model: + +- Stores appear in program order to all observers +- Loads may pass stores (store buffer forwarding) +- Atomic operations provide full ordering + +### Partial Store Order (PSO) + +Relaxed store ordering: + +- Stores to different locations may be reordered +- Stores to the same location appear in order +- MEMBAR is required for ordering constraints + +### Relaxed Memory Order (RMO) + +Maximum relaxation: + +- Loads and stores may be reordered freely +- All ordering is explicit via MEMBAR instructions +- Highest performance on multi-core configurations + +## Atomic Operations + +| Instruction | Description | +|-------------|-------------| +| `CAS` | Compare and Swap (32-bit) | +| `CASX` | Compare and Swap (64-bit) | +| `SWAP` | Atomic swap | +| `LDSTUB` | Atomic load-and-store-byte | +| `CASA` | Compare and Swap (alternate space) | +| `CASXA` | Compare and Swap (alternate space, 64-bit) | + +## Configuration + +Memory parameters can be configured at startup: + +```bash +./sparc-emu -l1i 16k -l1d 16k -l2 1m -mem tso kernel.bin +``` + +Or via the C API: + +```c +sparc_mem_config_t mem = { + .l1i_size = 16 * 1024, + .l1d_size = 16 * 1024, + .l2_size = 1 * 1024 * 1024, + .memory_model = MEM_TSO, + .num_cores = 4 +}; +sparc_t *cpu = sparc_new_with_config(&mem); +``` diff --git a/docs/rtl-synthesis.md b/docs/rtl-synthesis.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0a49117 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/rtl-synthesis.md @@ -0,0 +1,115 @@ +# RTL Synthesis Guide + +This guide covers synthesizing the ReviveSparc Verilog RTL for FPGA deployment. + +## Overview + +The ReviveSparc RTL implements a 6-stage, in-order, dual-issue SPARC V9 pipeline with chip multi-threading. It is written in synthesizable Verilog and targets Xilinx and Intel FPGAs. + +## Pipeline Stages + +``` +Fetch --> Decode --> Execute --> Memory --> Writeback --> Commit + | | | | | | + v v v v v v + ICache Decode ALU/MUL D-Cache RegFile TLB/MMU +``` + +## Prerequisites + +- **Verilator** 5.x (for simulation) +- **Vivado** 2024.x or **Quartus** 23.x (for synthesis) +- **Python** 3.10+ (for build scripts) +- **FuseSoC** (optional, for IP management) + +## Building the RTL Simulation + +```bash +make rtl +``` + +This compiles the RTL with Verilator and produces a simulation binary. + +### Running RTL Tests + +```bash +make rtl-test +``` + +This runs the complete RTL test suite, including unit tests for each pipeline stage and integration tests for the full core. + +## FPGA Synthesis + +### Xilinx Vivado + +```bash +cd rtl/syn/vivado +vivado -mode batch -source synth.tcl +``` + +This generates a bitstream for the default target board. + +### Target Boards + +| Board | Speed | Resources Used | Status | +|-------|-------|----------------|--------| +| Xilinx VC707 (Virtex-7) | 50 MHz, 4 cores | 65% LUT, 48% BRAM | Verified | +| Xilinx KC705 (Kintex-7) | 75 MHz, 2 cores | 55% LUT, 35% BRAM | Verified | +| Xilinx Arty A7 (Artix-7) | 40 MHz, 1 core | 70% LUT, 60% BRAM | Verified | +| Intel Arria 10 GX | 100 MHz, 4 cores | 60% ALM, 40% M20K | Verified | +| Intel Cyclone V | 50 MHz, 2 cores | 72% ALM, 55% M20K | Beta | + +### Configuration + +RTL parameters are set in `rtl/config.vh`: + +```verilog +`define NUM_CORES 4 +`define THREADS_PER_CORE 4 +`define L1I_SIZE 16384 +`define L1D_SIZE 16384 +`define L2_SIZE 1048576 +`define PIPELINE_STAGES 6 +``` + +## Running on FPGA + +1. Program the FPGA with the generated bitstream +2. Connect a USB-UART cable (default: 115200 baud, 8N1) +3. Load a program via the boot ROM interface: + +```bash +./tools/fpga-load.py /dev/ttyUSB0 kernel.bin +``` + +4. The core resets and begins execution. Output appears on the serial console. + +## Boot ROM + +The boot ROM loads a program from the UART interface into memory and starts execution at the entry point. The boot ROM firmware is in `soft/bootrom/` and is pre-synthesized into the bitstream. + +## Debug Interface + +The RTL includes a JTAG-like debug interface accessible via the emulator: + +```bash +./sparc-emu --connect-fpga /dev/ttyUSB1 +``` + +This connects the emulator's debugger to the FPGA-resident cores, allowing register inspection and breakpoint management. + +## Performance Results + +| Configuration | FPGA | Frequency | DMIPS | +|---------------|------|-----------|-------| +| 1 core, 4 threads | Artix-7 | 40 MHz | 45 | +| 2 cores, 4 threads | Kintex-7 | 75 MHz | 168 | +| 4 cores, 4 threads | Virtex-7 | 50 MHz | 320 | +| 4 cores, 4 threads | Arria 10 | 100 MHz | 720 | + +## Contributing RTL Changes + +1. Write a Verilog testbench in `rtl/tb/` +2. Verify with Verilator: `make rtl-test` +3. Ensure lint passes: `make rtl-lint` +4. 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Version	Date	Description	Download
v0.4.0	2026-06-10	Full SPARC V9 user-space support. All integer and FP instructions implemented and verified.	revivesparc-0.4.0.tar.gz
v0.3.0	2026-05-01	Privileged instruction support, MMU, and interrupt controller. Linux kernel boots to shell.	revivesparc-0.3.0.tar.gz
v0.2.0	2026-03-15	Multi-core support, cache simulation, and VIS instruction set extensions.	revivesparc-0.2.0.tar.gz
v0.1.0	2026-02-14	Initial release. Single-core user-space simulation with basic integer instruction set.	revivesparc-0.1.0.tar.gz

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Pre-built cross-compilation toolchains for SPARC targets are available:

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sparc-elf-gcc-14.2.0	Cross GCC targeting SPARC ELF (bare-metal)	sparc-elf-gcc.tar.xz
sparc-linux-gcc-14.2.0	Cross GCC targeting SPARC Linux	sparc-linux-gcc.tar.xz
sparc-binutils-2.43	Cross binutils for SPARC targets	sparc-binutils.tar.xz

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Image	Description	Download
revivesparc-linux-boot	Minimal Linux kernel + initramfs for ReviveSparc	linux-boot.tar.gz
revivesparc-netbsd-boot	NetBSD 10.0 disk image for ReviveSparc	netbsd-boot.tar.gz

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Building from Source

ReviveSparc builds on Linux and macOS. Required dependencies: gcc or clang, make, cmake.

git clone https://github.com/revivethesparc/revivesparc.git
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ReviveSparc is a from-scratch reimplementation of the OpenSPARC T1/T2 instruction set architecture. The original OpenSPARC project by Sun Microsystems was released under the GPL, but contained AT&T-derived code that created licensing uncertainty. ReviveSparc replaces every line of that code with fresh, permissively-licensed implementations.

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Clean Room

Every line of ReviveSparc is original code, written from the ISA specification. No AT&T heritage, no licensing grey areas.

Multi-Core

Supports up to 8 cores with fine-grained threading, mirroring the UltraSPARC T1/T2 design philosophy.

Toolchain

Includes a GCC port, binutils support, and a QEMU system-emulation target. Boot Linux, NetBSD, or OpenBSD.

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ReviveSparc v0.4.0 — SPARC V9 Emulator +Copyright 2026 The ReviveSparc Project +License BSD-2-Clause + +$ ./sparc-emu hello +[ReviveSparc] Loading ELF: hello +[ReviveSparc] Entry point: 0x10074 +[ReviveSparc] Running... + +Hello, SPARC! + +[ReviveSparc] Executed 42 instructions +[ReviveSparc] Cycles: 84 IPC: 0.50 +$

Hello, SPARC! — The first SPARC V9 program running under ReviveSparc. The emulator loads a statically-linked ELF, executes the assembly, and prints output to the console.

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ReviveSparc v0.4.0 — ISA Test Suite +============================== +Running test group: integer/arith + add ... PASS + addcc ... PASS + addx ... PASS + addxcc ... PASS + sub ... PASS + subcc ... PASS + subx ... PASS + subxcc ... PASS + mulx ... PASS + udivx ... PASS + sdivx ... PASS +Running test group: integer/shift + sll ... PASS + srl ... PASS + sra ... PASS + sllx ... PASS + srlx ... PASS + srax ... PASS +... +Results: 12478 passed, 0 failed, 0 skipped

ISA Verification Suite — 12,478 test cases pass against the SPARC V9 specification. Every implemented instruction is verified with multiple operand combinations.

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[ 0.000000] Linux version 6.12.0 (sparc64-linux-gnu-gcc-14) +[ 0.000000] Early console on uart8250 at 0x1c090000 +[ 0.000000] ReviveSparc platform detected +[ 0.000000] OF: fdt: machine = revivesparc +[ 0.000000] bootconsole [uart0] enabled +[ 0.000000] CPU0: SPARC V9 (architected) +[ 0.000000] CPU0: 4 thread(s) per core +[ 0.000000] CPU0: I-cache: 16K 4-way, D-cache: 16K 4-way +[ 0.000000] CPU0: L2 cache: 1024K 8-way +[ 0.000000] Memory: 512MB available +[ 0.000000] Linux version 6.12.0 (sparc64) +[ 0.000000] Mounting root filesystem... +[ 0.000000] init (1): /init starting... +Welcome to ReviveSparc Linux! +/ # uname -a +Linux (none) 6.12.0 #1 SMP Sat Jun 10 12:00:00 UTC 2026 sparc64 GNU/Linux +/ # cat /proc/cpuinfo +cpu : SPARC V9 (architected) +cpu(s) : 1 +thread(s) per core : 4 +clock : -1MHz +/ #

Linux Boot — Linux 6.12 boots on ReviveSparc with full console output. The kernel detects the ReviveSparc platform, initializes the cache hierarchy, and reaches userspace.

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(gdb) target remote :1234 +Remote debugging using :1234 +Remote target is ReviveSparc v0.4.0 +0x0000000000010074 in ?? () +(gdb) info registers + g0: 0x0000000000000000 g1: 0x0000000000000001 + g2: 0x0000000000000000 g3: 0x0000000000000000 + g4: 0x0000000000000000 g5: 0x0000000000000000 + g6: 0x0000000000000000 g7: 0x0000000000000000 + o0: 0x0000000000000001 o1: 0x00000000000100b8 + o2: 0x000000000000000d o3: 0x0000000000000000 + pc: 0x0000000000010074 npc: 0x0000000000010078 +(gdb) disas _start +Dump of assembler code for function _start: + 0x0000000000010064: save %sp, -96, %sp + 0x0000000000010068: mov 1, %g1 +=> 0x0000000000010074: sethi %hi(0x100a0), %o1 + 0x0000000000010078: or %o1, 0x18, %o1 + 0x000000000001007c: mov 0xd, %o2 + 0x0000000000010080: ta 0x6d +(gdb) break *0x10080 +Breakpoint 1 at 0x10080 +(gdb) continue +Continuing. + +Breakpoint 1, 0x0000000000010080 in _start +(gdb)

GDB Debugging — Debugging a SPARC program with GDB connected to ReviveSparc's GDB stub. Full register inspection, breakpoints, single-stepping, and disassembly.

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$ ./sparc-emu -cores 4 -threads 4 -stats vmlinux +[ReviveSparc] 4 cores, 4 threads/core, TSO memory model +[ReviveSparc] L1 I-cache: 16K, L1 D-cache: 16K, L2 cache: 1M +[ReviveSparc] Booting Linux 6.12 (SMP) ... + +=== STATS (after 60s runtime) === +Instructions: 2,147,483,648 +Cycles: 5,368,709,120 +IPC: 0.40 +Cache hits (L1I): 854,732,109 (79.6%) +Cache hits (L1D): 623,401,887 (72.3%) +Cache hits (L2): 312,456,221 (88.1%) +TLB misses: 1,234,567 +Context switches: 89,234 +Thread utilization: + Core 0: 98% Core 1: 95% + Core 2: 72% Core 3: 41% +=================================

Multi-Core Statistics — ReviveSparc running Linux SMP across 4 cores with 4 threads each. The stats output shows cache hit rates, TLB activity, and per-core utilization.

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