Creating a RISC-V Processor and SoC Using Claude

A developer demonstrated the process of designing a RISC-V processor, SoC, and PCB using the Claude AI assistant to write SystemVerilog code and design boards via SKiDL.

Compiled by Sergey KostenchukPublished 2026-07-23Updated 2026-07-23

2026-07-23 Coding Anthropic

💻 Creating a RISC-V Processor and SoC with Claude

A developer presented a project for designing a RISC-V processor, SoC, and PCB using the Claude AI assistant. The process includes specification analysis, writing SystemVerilog code, and board design via SKiDL.

🌍 This demonstrates the potential of LLMs in complex engineering disciplines, such as Electronic Design Automation (EDA), lowering the entry barrier for creating specialized hardware. Claude acts as an orchestrator between high-level specifications and specialized Hardware Description Languages (HDL).

👤 It allows hardware and AI enthusiasts to experiment with creating their own CPUs and SoCs using ready-made agent templates and automation tools.

Source 1: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49015255 Source 2: https://cimons.com/article/developing-a-risc-v-processor-soc-and-board-with-claude

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