Boreal is a unified FPGA design framework developed for the Caribou project and the range of supported devices. It offers a consolidated environment that streamlines the integration of new detector devices across multiple platforms. The framework combines commercial and custom IP cores with project management tools and a structured workflow, helping ensure consistency while accelerating development.

The source code is publicly accessible on CERN’s GitLab via the Boreal repository.

The project name is derived from the Boreal woodland caribou, a North American reindeer subspecies found mainly in Canada (Wikipedia).