Title :
A stack-based processor for resource efficient embedded systems
Author :
Burutarchanai, Alongkot ; Nanthanavoot, Phanupan ; Aporntewan, Chatchawit ; Chongstitvatana, Prabhas
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Eng., Chulalongkorn Univ., Bangkok, Thailand
Abstract :
This work proposes the design of a 16-bit stack-based processor. It is aimed for a limited resource embedded system. The processor data path is simple. The instruction set is minimal. The proposed design has been realized on a FPGA device. The measurement on the required resource and performance based on the test suite aimed for the smart card applications indicates the suitability of the proposed design. The processor requires 6,497 equivalent gates. Its maximum frequency is 45 MHz. In terms of code size, it is comparable to commercial 8-bit processors.
Keywords :
embedded systems; field programmable gate arrays; instruction sets; microprocessor chips; smart cards; 16-bit stack-based processor; FPGA device; commercial 8-bit processor; instruction set; processor data path; resource embedded system; smart card application; Embedded system;
Conference_Titel :
TENCON 2004. 2004 IEEE Region 10 Conference
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8560-8
DOI :
10.1109/TENCON.2004.1414964
