Created by OpenHW members, CORE-V DevKits are tailored to facilitate the evaluation and development of OpenHW system-on-chips (SoCs), offering essential tools for innovation and testing.
CORE-V MCU DevKit
The CORE-V MCU DevKit is a turnkey, open source development and prototyping platform for the CORE-V MCU SoC. The DevKit was built by OpenHW Members for OpenHW Members enables makers of IoT and embedded systems to evaluate CORE-V MCU performance, connect seamlessly with WiFi and IoT cloud services, and to build and test software using the CORE-V SDK, offering a versatile foundation for prototyping and development.

CORE-V MCU DevKit
Features
- CORE-V MCU
- CV32E40P processor core
- Quicklogic ArticPro 2 eFPGA
- 4 MB flash memory
- Ashling Opella-LD onboard JTAG debug module
- USB-C for terminal and onboard debug access
- JTAG connector for external debug access
- Espressif AWS IoT ExpressLink Module for AWS IoT cloud interconnect
- mikroBUS onboard socket, allowing access to a vast range of mikroBUS modules
- Himax HM01B0 Ultralow Power CMOS Image Sensor
- I2C temperature sensor
- Several LEDs
- Reset button and general purpose button
- Dimensions 75 mm x 100 mm
- Power supply via USB-C or barrel connector (5V - 18V in)
CORE-V MCU SDK (supports the CORE-V MCU DevKit)
- Eclipse-based IDE
- Debug support
- FreeRTOS
- CORE-V GNU GCC tool chain
- Peripheral driver libraries
- Example Code
The CORE-V MCU SDK Quickstart Guide includes links and instructions to download and bring up the SDK on Linux and Windows. A DevKit User Manual is also available.
CORE-V MCU Emulation Platform
The CORE-V MCU emulation platform integrates the CV32E40P Processor IP using the PULPissimo SoC from the PULP Platform and the Quicklogic ArticPro eFPGA. The CORE-V-MCU has been implemented on the Nexys A7 FPGA platform to support evaluation of processor functionality and software development using the CORE-V SDK.
To get started with the CORE-V-MCU, consult the CORE-V-MCU Quick Start Guide and the CORE-V-SDK Quick Start Guide.

Digilent Nexsys A7 board configured as CORE-V MCU Emulation Platform