Third International Symposium on Advanced Research in Asynchronous Circuits and Systems (ASYNC '97) Action Systems in Pipelined Processor Design Eindhoven, THE NETHERLANDS April 07-April 10 ISBN: 0-8186-7922-0
We show that the action systems framework combined with the refinement calculus is a powerful method for handling a central problem in hardware design, the design of pipelines. We present a methodology for developing asynchronous pipelined microprocessors relying on this framework. Each functional unit of the processor is stepwise brought about which leads to a structured and modular design. The handling of different hazard situations is realized when verifying refinement steps. Our design is carried out with circuit implementation using speed-independent techniques in mind.
Index Terms:
refinement calculus, pipelined processor design, action systems, asynchronous pipelined microprocessors, hazard situations, verifying refinement steps, circuit implementation, speed-independent techniques, refinement calculus
Citation:
Juha Plosila, Kaisa Sere, "Action Systems in Pipelined Processor Design," async, pp.156, Third International Symposium on Advanced Research in Asynchronous Circuits and Systems (ASYNC '97), 1997 Usage of this product signifies your acceptance of the Terms of Use. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||