Documentation, simulator, compiler, and Verilog implementation of a completely open-architecture graphics processing unit. This design is intended for academic and commercial purposes. The first step is to develop a detailed GPU simulator and compiler. The second step is to implement the GPU in synthesizable Verilog. The third step is to develop a feedback loop between the simulator and implementation, allowing power, performance, and reliability aspects of the hardware to feed back into ever more detailed and accurate simulations of a complete GPU.

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Primary licensing is GPLv3. Secondary is Commercial. Commercial licensing (use incompatible with GPLv3) will be available via an elected or appointed non-profit Facilitator. Revenue will be invested per the discretion of the Facilitator and an advisory board. By contributing to this project, you agree to these terms.

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Intended Audience

Education, Engineering, Science/Research

Programming Language

C, C++, VHDL/Verilog

Related Categories

C++ Hardware Platform, C++ Graphics Software, C++ Research Software, C Hardware Platform, C Graphics Software, C Research Software, VHDL/Verilog Hardware Platform, VHDL/Verilog Graphics Software, VHDL/Verilog Research Software

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2012-06-05