What is an ASIP?
ASIP stands for “application-specific instruction-set processor” and simply means a processor which has been designed to be optimal for a particular application or domain. So what exactly is the difference from a general-purpose processor?
What is CodAL?
CodAL is central to developing a processor core using Codasip Studio. It is a C-based language developed from the outset to describe all aspects of a processor including both the instruction set architecture (ISA) and microarchitecture.
How to Choose an Architecture for a Domain-Specific Processor
If you are going to create a domain-specific processor, one of the key activities is to choose an instruction set that matches your software needs. So where do you start?
Processor PPA and instruction memory
The area of any part of a design contributes both to the silicon cost and to the power consumption, but a simplistic following of the “A” in a processor IP vendor’s PPA numbers can be misleading. What do you need to know?
What is needed to support an operating system?
For each embedded product, software developers need to consider whether they need an operating system; and if so, what type of an OS. Operating systems vary considerably and the choice of one for your processor core has important implications. Let us explore them.
What is processor core complexity?
Looking at any processor IP, you will find that their vendors emphasise PPA (performance, power & area) numbers. In theory, they should provide a level playing field for comparing different processor IP cores, but in reality, the situation is more complex. Let us consider performance.
Understanding the Performance of Processor IP Cores
Looking at any processor IP, you will find that their vendors emphasise PPA (performance, power & area) numbers. In theory, they should provide a level playing field for comparing different processor IP cores, but in reality, the situation is more complex. Let us consider performance.
More than Moore with Domain-Specific Processors
The Moore’s law has had remarkably long validity of almost half a century. Today, however, it is ceasing to apply, opening new pressing questions such as: How to make up for the fact that chip size cannot be effectively reduced any more? What is the new way to improve performance? Roddy’s blogpost digs into one of the most promising answers: Core customization. Read on!