Fellow
AMD

Biography

Göran Bilski is a fellow at AMD, boasting a career spanning 37 years in processor development. His journey began at Saab Space in Gothenburg, where he contributed to the architectural design of the Thor processor and ERC32 for space applications.
Later, Göran joined Xilinx, playing an instrumental role in architecting the versatile soft CPU MicroBlaze for FPGAs. He also contributed to the initial designs of the groundbreaking AI Engine.
Currently, Göran is focused on the development of MicroBlaze V, a RISC-V version of the acclaimed processor.

Space Applications: Leveraging FPGAs and RISC-V

In the rapidly advancing space industry, the role of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) has been explored extensively for their application in space. In this presentation, emphasis will be placed on the long-term commitment of AMD, with particular attention given to how the classic MicroBlaze soft CPU has been effectively utilized in space applications. The rationale behind the use of soft CPUs in space-oriented projects will be examined, along with the advantages they present in addressing the unique challenges posed by this environment.
As the presentation progresses, insights will be shared on the experiences gained from creating new Instruction Set Architectures (ISAs) and processors, highlighting the importance of creative problem-solving and collaboration. A significant aspect of this innovation stems from the incorporation of RISC-V, an open-source ISA that holds the potential to redefine the processor development landscape. The opportunities provided by RISC-V to new processor developers, such as increased flexibility, versatility, and cost advantages, will be discussed.