The new Real Time System Model and its supporting technology enable booting of target systems such as Windows CE, Linux, or Symbian "in a few seconds" when running on a standard PC host, ARM says. The standalone ARM1176JZ(F)-S processor-based system model includes the core, interrupt controller, and timers, as well as user interface components such as LCD displays, keyboard, and mouse.
The company says it is also upgrading its processor-centric MaxCore tools with a graphical design entry tool that describes CPUs and peripheral components in the "LISA+" language. Processor and system models from MaxCore tools can be directly imported into the SystemC-compliant MaxSim tool and combined with other models of the MaxLib library for detailed benchmarking and system analysis, according to ARM.
"More and more ARM Partners are demanding system modeling well in advance of any hardware development. Therefore, fast and true-to-design simulation technology is critical to the reduction of semiconductor time-to-market," said Vojin Zivojnovic, VP ESL Tools, ARM. "With more emphasis on simulation in the design cycle, it is critical that designers push for industry standards for modeling. ARM will help achieve this goal through active public promotion of its fast, robust, cycle-based SystemC interfaces, and promotion of LISA+ technologies for core and systems modeling."
AvailabilityThe RealView Real Time System Model for the ARM1176JZ(F)-S processor is expected to be available at the end of this month through ARM's distribution channels.
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