The Hybrid Processor Model

Feb 11, 2022  |  Author : admin_mirabilis
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Recently introduced by Mirabilis Design, the hybrid processor is an enhancement to the company’s IP library.  This is a big leap for those working with either new processors, or with a combination of processors of different sets like Tensilica, Arm and RISC-V. Earlier Mirabilis Design had a different model for each processor and for each […]

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Do multiple processor cores yield higher performance?

Jan 05, 2016  |  Author : Deepak Shankar
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Using multi-cores implies higher performance – is it the truth or myth? Well, in this blog, we will analyze the role of multi-core Processors in improving the performance. According to the GeekBench test results, Apple iPhone 6 with dual core A8 Processor has a higher performance rating for applications and memory activity compared to the […]

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Fine-Grained Performance and Power Analysis

Nov 12, 2015  |  Author : Deepak Shankar
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Architecture exploration, performance and power analysis early in the design flow are mandatory in modern SoC design flow due to complex multi-threaded applications and multi-core processing requirements. Instruction Set Simulator or ISS of a selected processor plays a very important role. However, Current Instruction Set Simulators (ISS) and platform modelers have detailed functional execution, tuned […]

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Selecting right processor for Next-Gen SoC

Nov 11, 2015  |  Author : Deepak Shankar
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Have you ever thought of having a systematic approach for selecting right processor for your upcoming SoC? Absolutely, every day we all think about it and finally go with our “gut feeling”. Selection of processor is becoming extremely complex day by day and is not at a straightforward task as opposed to early days of […]

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