# Simulating Embedded Hardware with Michael Gielda

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2020-11-30
- Length: 1h 29m
- Episode: 519
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-11-30-simulating-embedded-hardware-with-michael-gielda
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/519-simulating-embedded-hardware-with-michael-gielda/

## Summary

Michael Gielda, VP Business Development at Antmicro, discusses Renode, an open-source simulator for embedded systems that allows developers to test firmware without physical hardware. He explains how Renode enables continuous integration, reproducible testing, and the simulation of complex scenarios like mesh networks and machine learning workloads, such as TensorFlow Lite on nRF52 platforms. Gielda also details Antmicro's involvement in the RISC-V ecosystem, the Chips Alliance, and their work with open-source FPGA tooling and ASIC design flows to democratize chip development.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-11-30-simulating-embedded-hardware-with-michael-gielda#t=0) Introduction: Michael Gielda and Antmicro
- [3:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-11-30-simulating-embedded-hardware-with-michael-gielda#t=229) Renode: Open Source Embedded Simulation
- [9:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-11-30-simulating-embedded-hardware-with-michael-gielda#t=563) Simulation Workflow and User Experience
- [15:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-11-30-simulating-embedded-hardware-with-michael-gielda#t=945) Testing Challenges and Physical vs. Virtual
- [22:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-11-30-simulating-embedded-hardware-with-michael-gielda#t=1369) Metrics, Trace Data, and External Tools
- [30:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-11-30-simulating-embedded-hardware-with-michael-gielda#t=1804) Continuous Integration and Repeatability
- [37:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-11-30-simulating-embedded-hardware-with-michael-gielda#t=2238) Networking, Packet Loss, and Validation
- [47:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-11-30-simulating-embedded-hardware-with-michael-gielda#t=2866) RISC-V, Verilator, and Co-Simulation
- [57:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-11-30-simulating-embedded-hardware-with-michael-gielda#t=3430) FPGA, ASIC Flows, and Open Source PDK
- [1:14:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-11-30-simulating-embedded-hardware-with-michael-gielda#t=4468) Chips Alliance and Open Source Hardware

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Open-source hardware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/open-source-hardware)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Antmicro (company)
- Renode (tool)
- RISC-V (chip)
- Chips Alliance (company)
- nRF52 (chip)
- TensorFlow Lite (product)
- STM32F403 (chip)
- Verilator (tool)
- QuickLogic (company)
- Skywater PDK (other)
- Docker (tool)
- Wireshark (tool)
- Jetson Nano (product)
- Arduino (product)
- NXP (company)
- Dover Microsystems (company)
- CoreGuard (product)
- Litex (tool)
- FireSim (tool)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Renode with Michael Gielda](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2023-09-26-renode-with-michael-gielda) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)
- [433: Getting Mad About Capes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-11-03-433-getting-mad-about-capes) (Embedded.fm)
- [266: Drive off the End of the Universe](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-11-01-266-drive-off-the-end-of-the-universe) (Embedded.fm)
- [237: Break All the Laws of Physics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-03-09-237-break-all-the-laws-of-physics) (Embedded.fm)
- [396: Untangle the Mess](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-12-17-396-untangle-the-mess) (Embedded.fm)

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