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RISC-V Integration for FPGA-based Quantum Accelerator Model

  • Type: Master thesis
  • State: open
  • Projects: SysQC
  • Supervisor: Ralf Ramsauer
  • Student: No Name

We are seeking a motivated student to contribute to our ongoing work on FPGA-based prototyping of quantum accelerator architectures. The focus of this project is the integration of a RISC-V softcore processor into our existing FPGA model in order to perform control and orchestration tasks for quantum-classical co-design.

This thesis is within the context of the SysQC project.

Your Tasks:

  • Synthesise an open-source RISC-V core on a high-end FPGA
  • Explore potential ISA extensions or adaptations of the RISC-V instruction set for quantum-specific control operations
  • Supporting co-design experiments by evaluating the interplay between classical control logic and simulated quantum device behaviour
  • Work with hardware languages: VHDL, Verilog or Chisel

Depending on the type (i.e., Bachelor's thesis, Master's thesis or HSP), the scope of tasks is adjusted according to the credit points.

Your Goal:

  • Integrate and validate a RISC-V softcore into the FPGA-based quantum accelerator model
  • Define an architecture for hardware-assisted control routines for quantum job scheduling and pulse-level orchestration
  • Prototype and evaluate ISA extensions for quantum-specific operations within RISC-V

Your Profile:

  • Basic knowledge in programming of FPGAs (VHDL, Verilog or Chisel)
  • Good handling of Linux and its command line
  • Good handling of the C programming language (optional)

We offer:

  • Work on a open source software project used in industry
  • Low-level embedded hardware hacking, Linux kernel hacking
  • Boost your own visibility via public contributions to Open Source projects (e.g., Linux, Jailhouse)
  • Work with the emerging RISC-V processor architecture
  • Be part of the team of the Laboratory for Digitalisation
  • Work from home or at the laboratory at the Informatics Building of OTH Regensburg
  • The possibility of further work in our team (Bachelor/Master Theses, HSPs, Research Master)
  • The opportunity for employment at the Laboratory for Digitalisation
  • Free coffee and tea

If you are interested or have further questions just write an email to ralf.ramsauer@oth-regensburg.de

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