Software Simulation Is the Key to Success for Customized CPUs and Complex SoCs
Talkat RISC-V Summit North America 2024 · on Wednesday, 2024-10-23· at 14:15· Grand Ballroom G (Level 1)
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Argues that virtual platforms and fast golden processor models let teams evaluate custom RISC‑V instructions and system tradeoffs far faster than RTL, using Imperas‑style models with open APIs and third‑party IP libraries; demonstrates two projects: an AI many‑core stack that models scale to thousands of cores and a chiplet build with hundreds of CPUs; claims production software is ready within a week of silicon, and timing‑annotated models reach roughly 20% of RTL accuracy while keeping simulation scalable.
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