Optimization of Pipeline Management Strategy for Microprocessors Using HW/SW Cosimulation Method
DU De-chen · Microelectronics & Computer · 2003
In this paper, a Hardware/Software cosimulation method is proposed. This method can help hardware designers optimize the pipeline management strategy of micro-processors. Quantitative system performance can be measured through this design flow. It was successfully apllied in the Program Controller Unit (PCU) design of a Digital Signal Processor(DSP). Three PCU solutions were analyzed respectively with the same bench-mark programs. The most cost-effective solution was selected af-ter the evaluation metrics were analyzed with HW/SW co - simula-tion method. Finally high system performance was gained with relatively low hardware costs.