Title :
Synthesis of complex control structures from behavioral SystemC models
Author :
Bruschi, Francesco ; Ferrandi, Fabrizio
Author_Institution :
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Abstract :
In this paper, we present the results of a set of experiments we conducted in order to evaluate the viability of behavioral synthesis, relying on the tools available at the moment in the EDA market. To accomplish this we modelled a complex PCI bus interface in SystemC using a behavioral style of description. Then we tried to synthesize it by means of the Synopsis CoCentric SystemC compiler tool. The problems arisen during synthesis, in particular those concerned with the cycle-accurate timing behavior of the synthesized circuit, were addressed. After analyzing them, possible solutions were proposed, where possible. Finally, a summary of the pros and cons of the behavioral synthesis in SystemC is presented.
Keywords :
C language; circuit CAD; high level synthesis; system buses; timing; PCI bus interface; Synopsis CoCentric SystemC compiler tool; behavioral SystemC models; behavioral synthesis EDA tools; complex control structure synthesis; cycle-accurate timing behavior; Circuit synthesis; Circuit testing; Control system synthesis; Design methodology; Digital systems; Electronic design automation and methodology; Hardware design languages; Protocols; System-level design; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference and Exhibition, 2003
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1870-2
DOI :
10.1109/DATE.2003.1186681
