Title :
COSI: A Framework for the Design of Interconnection Networks
Author :
Pinto, Alessandro ; Carloni, Luca P. ; Sangiovanni-Vincentelli, Alberto
Author_Institution :
Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
Abstract :
This article presents a software framework for communication infrastructure synthesis of distributed systems, which is critical for overall system performance in communication-based design. Particular emphasis is given to on-chip interconnect synthesis of multicore designs.
Keywords :
logic design; multiprocessor interconnection networks; system-on-chip; COSI; communication based design; communication infrastructure synthesis; distributed systems; interconnection networks; multicore designs; on-chip interconnect synthesis; Algorithm design and analysis; Computer networks; Cost function; Design optimization; Embedded system; Multiprocessor interconnection networks; Network synthesis; Protocols; Space exploration; Unmanned aerial vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Design Test of Computers, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MDT.2008.138