Cycle based architecture simulation environment framework (MICS) and its optimization

Abstract

Cycle based architecture simulation environment framework 'MICS' is proposed. The framework proposes the abstracted interfaces for system components, so that a new simulation environment for a system can be built only by implementing additional components required in its architecture under Mics interface definition. Mics interface also allows to use existing simulation tools as system components. By use of this Mics environment, system designers may try various architectures even at the early phase of system development. And optimization methods for high-speed simulation are described. For an example system design issue, simulation environment for several architectures are built, and their simulating speed and overhead are evaluated.