Rocket Chip

Rocket Chip is an open-source hardware design framework used to create customizable computer processors, primarily for research and development. Think of it as a flexible toolkit that engineers use to build and experiment with different types of chips, much like assembling a complex puzzle tailored to specific needs. It leverages modern design techniques and software that allow for rapid prototyping, optimization, and testing of processor architectures. This helps in advancing computing technology by enabling more efficient, powerful, and specialized processors for applications like embedded systems, AI, and high-performance computing.