PDSparc: A Drop-In Replacement for LEON3 Written Using Synopsys Processor Designer

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Abstract:

Microprocessors are the engines that drive the modern world. For decades this space has been dominated by large manufacturers, such as Intel and AMD, which design and fabricate a range of stand-alone processors. However the proliferation of small computing devices such as cellphones, laptop computers, and internet-enabled appliances has opened a significant new niche the Application Specific Standard Product ASSP microprocessor. These processors usually start out as soft-cores that are parameterized at design time to realize exclusively the specific needs of the application. The microprocessor is a small part of a working system and requires peripherals such as DRAM controllers and communication sub-systems to properly carry out its function. Therefore, creating a full system requires significant top-level integration.

Author(s):
Whelihan, David J ; Thurmer, Kate E
Author Organization(s):
MIT Lincoln Laboratory Lexington United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0017

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
microprocessors, computer languages, computing system architectures, computers
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Hardware
Report Date:
2015 Sep 24
Creation Date:
2018 Jan 25