Innovative design methodology for implementing heterogeneous multiprocessor architectures in VLSI
Conference
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OSTI ID:5169754
Considering the design cost of today's VLSI systems, advanced VLSI technology may not be cost-effective for implementing complex computer systems. In the paper, an innovative design approach which can drastically reduce the cost of implementing heterogeneous multiprocessor architectures in VLSI is presented. The author introduces high-level architectural design tools for assisting the design of multiprocessor systems with distributed memory modules and communication networks, and presents a logic/firmware synthesis scheme for automatically implementing multitasking structures and system service functions for multiprocessor architectures. Furthermore, the importance of the firmware synthesis aspect of VLSI system design is emphasized. Most logic of complex VLSI systems can be implemented very easily in firmware using the design approach introduced here. 10 references.
- OSTI ID:
- 5169754
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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