Architecture Exploration
These sections concentrate on the construction of common system
analysis using the VisualSim Hardware Architecture Library. The
architecture blocks combine the Architecture library components
with the Processing and Resource blocks.
Architecture exploration is a
detailed and accurate exploration of the system platform. The system
platform can be an SoC, a software-based system, or a network of
systems containing both hardware and software. Here the focus is on
sizing the individual components, distribution of tasks on to the
distributed system connected by networks, and partitioning
the functionality onto hardware and software.
The metrics of this
architecture exploration are time- and power-based. Using the
Architecture library you can construct cycle-accurate models of
standard and custom hardware platforms. "Architectures for power and
performance optimization" can be explored and software can be optimized
to take maximum advantage of a fixed hardware platform.
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the links to access the Labs.
1- Creating Basic System
2- Dual Processor Design Exploration
3- Using DMA
4- AXI Combo Bus Model
5- Event-based Traffic Generator
6- Custom Processor
7- Cache Tutorial
8- Cycle Accurate A77 Processor Design Tutorial
8- Processor Tutorial