Date: 26-Nov-2009   URL: www.sun.com/processors/opensparc/getstart.jsp

OpenSPARC

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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

1.
Q:
What is the OpenSPARC Project?
A:
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.
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Q:
What parts to the chip design are you "Open Sourcing?"
A:
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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