This page provides links to source code for Cores/Open implementations of the ISA, suggested places to discuss OpenPOWER and links to other OpenPOWER topics of interest.
Software/IP Cores
After the opening of the POWER ISA in August 2019, a number of Open Source software defined cores have been released:
There are a number of channels on the Freenode IRC Network relating to OpenPOWER. #openpower is the main discussion area for general OpenPOWER Topics. If you are interested in systems made by our member company, Raptor Computing Systems, have a look at #talos-workstation
There are several mailing lists related or dedicated to OpenPOWER related topics. The links below will take you to the information page which will include information on signing up, links to archives etc.
The OpenPOWER Foundation has a Slack instance with channels on a range of topics including the Microwatt/Chiselwatt CPU cores, the open ISA etc. To join, please complete the form here or email [email protected] and we can get you set up.
OpenPOWER Host Forums right here on our website. The Forums hosted by Raptor Computing Systems are also a popular resource.
IBM produce the POWER series CPUs that are at present the most common server class implementation of the POWER/OpenPOWER ISA. You can find more information about POWER9 on the IBM website.
Various OpenPOWER Foundation Member companies produce complete systems based around the POWER series CPUs including IBM, Yadro, Inspur, Wistron and Raptor Computing Systems.
Disclaimer: Please note the OpenPOWER Foundation cannot vouch for information on external sites, links to these are provided as a courtesy.