A SystemC simulation modeling approach for allocating task precedence graphs to multiprocessors

In this paper we present a methodology to address the allocation/scheduling problem of a given parallel application task precedence graph (TPG) to multiprocessors using systemC simulation models. The main goal is to rapidly evaluate different multiprocessor architectural alternatives in terms of time, energy and area cost based on a given task graph allocation decision. The viability and potential of the proposed methodology is demonstrated by an illustrative case study.