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What OpenSPARC Means to You

As a developer
Opening the UltraSPARC T1 source code lets developers create innovative software applications faster, and with a higher degree of hardware integration than ever before.
Software developers will now be able to create highly optimized applications that are tightly integrated with the hardware, creating unique, high-value solutions for specific markets.
As a customer
Opening the UltraSPARC T1 source code helps create an environment that will speed the development of new, thread-rich applications. Customers will enjoy more choices and shorter development cycles.
As an OEM
Opening the UltraSPARC T1 source code gives OEMs the opportunity to create unique solutions built on a proven architecture. OEM's can apply their expertise in hardware design to create new, high-value solutions for specific customers and markets rapidly.
As a Foundry or silicon provider
A 64-bit, Chip Multi-threaded (CMT), SPARC architecture design point is now freely available for innovation and quick productization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the OpenSPARC Project?

OpenSPARC project is making the hardware source code of the recently announced UltraSPARC T1 processor available under an Open Source license.

This technology offers a wide range of innovative opportunities not yet explored. By lowering the costs of entry to leverage a current hardware design, more developers can engage in the process, and more specialized implementations can be pursued.

What parts to the chip design are you "Open Sourcing?"

Today we are announcing our intent to open source the design point for the UltraSPARC T1 chip in 2006. We are targeting the March timeframe. The initial publications should include: the source of the design in Verilog, a verification suite and simulation models, ISA specification (UltraSPARC Architecture 2005), and a Solaris port. We expect to announce additional details during the first quarter of calendar 2006.

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