Month: 2025-11 — Repository: chipsalliance/caliptra-sw Key features delivered: - MCI generic register access order fixed in FPGA subsystem to restore reliable MCU-to-hardware communication by aligning input wires and GPIO access with the expected sequence. Commits: 351ddd928a57e01b1893e9ed2d80570babb4acbb; 3500bf89d71044a56c19192bd4380f981432e7d7. Major bugs fixed: - Corrected the order of generic MCI register accesses, resolving reliability issues in the hardware model and preventing faulty behavior. Overall impact and accomplishments: - Improves hardware reliability and MCU communication stability, reducing field risk and enabling safer firmware integration. Maintains strong traceability through explicit commits and alignment with upstream changes. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - FPGA subsystem debugging, hardware-software integration, and disciplined version control (including cherry-pick integration).