--- title: "Pranav M (@prawns) | Hashnode" description: "Pranav M (@prawns) writes on Hashnode. Read their latest articles and follow their work." url: "https://hashnode.com/@prawns" --- @prawns # Pranav M @prawns · Joined July 2025 ### [RISC-V: The Linux of Hardware](https://risc-v-intro.hashnode.dev/risc-v-the-linux-of-hardware?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) At Homebrew, we talk a lot about Linux and FOSS software. But what if I told you there’s a Linux moment happening in hardware too? 4 min read · [risc-v-intro.hashnode.dev](https://risc-v-intro.hashnode.dev/risc-v-the-linux-of-hardware?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 6, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/risc-v-the-linux-of-hardware/68bc648a69abef9c8f635ed3) ### [Tiny Tone - My First Accepted Tiny-Tapeout Design](https://tiny-tone.hashnode.dev/tiny-tone?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Introduction In this blog, I share a small but meaningful design I submitted to the TinyQV tapeout program, what it is, why it matters to me, and what I learned along the way. Before we understand what my design is all about, let’s be clear with some... 6 min read · [tiny-tone.hashnode.dev](https://tiny-tone.hashnode.dev/tiny-tone?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 2, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/tiny-tone/68b70e0ac5cdf5516a36580f) ### [What Is a System-on-Chip, Really?](https://what-is-a-soc.hashnode.dev/what-is-a-system-on-chip-really?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) A gentle breakdown of what SoCs are and why I’m obsessed with them. Introduction You’ve probably heard the term “System-on-Chip” before. Maybe it popped out from our daily usage of Smartphones, Automotive Vehicles or even a Raspberry Pi board! It sou... 4 min read · [what-is-a-soc.hashnode.dev](https://what-is-a-soc.hashnode.dev/what-is-a-system-on-chip-really?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 18, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-a-system-on-chip-really/687a027fabbf3e75d6116887) ### [Aetheron: Bringing My Own SoC to Life](https://aetheron-soc.hashnode.dev/aetheron-bringing-my-own-soc-to-life?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) From wires to life: how I built and booted my own System-On-Chip. 8 min read · [aetheron-soc.hashnode.dev](https://aetheron-soc.hashnode.dev/aetheron-bringing-my-own-soc-to-life?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 18, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/aetheron-bringing-my-own-soc-to-life/687a023c37ef7e516b8af93d) ### [Resona v1.0.0: Rust, RISC-V Assembly, and DSP Kernels](https://resona-rust-riscv-dsp.hashnode.dev/resona-v100-rust-risc-v-assembly-and-dsp-kernels?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Exploring packed SIMD(Single Instruction, Multiple Data) instructions through a personal project that’s equal parts experimental and educational. 7 min read · [resona-rust-riscv-dsp.hashnode.dev](https://resona-rust-riscv-dsp.hashnode.dev/resona-v100-rust-risc-v-assembly-and-dsp-kernels?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [1](https://hashnode.com/posts/resona-v100-rust-risc-v-assembly-and-dsp-kernels/6866970cf7238868eb2c778e) [Jul 3, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/resona-v100-rust-risc-v-assembly-and-dsp-kernels/6866970cf7238868eb2c778e)