Date: Wednesday 26 March 2014
Time: 17:00 - 18:30
Location / Room: Saal 1

Organiser:
Johannes Stahl, Synopsys, US

Chair:
Johannes Stahl, Synopsys, US

In this session we will review several practical applications of virtual prototyping for architecture design work and software development across different markets such as mobile, industrial and automotive. The authors will share their practical experiences in using the virtual prototyping methodology and current commercial tools.

Time	Label	Presentation Title Authors
17:00	8.1.1	POWER MODELING AND ANALYSIS IN EARLY DESIGN PHASES Speakers: Bernhard Fischer, Christian Cech and Hannes Muhr, Siemens, AT Abstract Low power consumption of electronic devices has been an important requirement for many cyber-physical systems in field. Today, power dissipation is often estimated by spreadsheet-based power analysis. A leading-edge high-level power analysis method has the objective of providing high confidence levels in early design stages, where power design decisions have severe impact. This work examines and compares three high-level power analysis approaches (spreadsheet-based, Synopsys Platform Architect MCO, and DOCEA Aceplorer) by an industrial use case.
17:30	8.1.2	SYSTEM-LEVEL DESIGN METHODOLOGY ENABLING FAST DEVELOPMENT OF BASEBAND MP-SOC FOR 4G SMALL CELL BASE STATION Speakers: Shan Tang, Zhu Ziyuan and Yongtao Su, Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CN Abstract "Small Cell" is regarded as the solution to optimize 4G wireless networks with improved coverage and capacity and expected to be deploy in a large number. To meet performance requirements and special constraints on the cost and size, we design a heterogeneous multi-processor SoC for small cell base station, which is composed of ASP (Application Specific Processor) cores, hardware accelerators, general-purpose processor core, and infrastructure and interface blocks. The challenges of developing such a complex chip drive us to employ system-level design methodology in both single core and mutli-core architecture optimizations. The paper discusses in detail the LISA (Language for Instruction-Set Architectures)/SystemC based ASP-algorithm joint optimization, and task-graph driven multi-core architecture exploration. Finally, the results of silicon implementation on SMIC 55nm technology are presented.
18:00	8.1.3	VIRTUAL PROTOTYPE LIFE CYCLE IN AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS Speaker: Manfred Thanner, Freescale, Germany, DE Abstract Virtual prototypes for automotive applications see a unique life cycle in the context of the supply chain from semiconductor to Tier1 to OEMs and within the eco-system. The presentation gives an overview of current experiences and finding in this field and challenges observed. The virtual platforms targeting the mid to high end application spaces of chassis, to powertrain and driver information systems. The use cases primarily address today seminconductor internal developments and Tier1 level deployment. Additionally different software vendors use the models in their development cycle which drive model requirements like stimulus and abstraction levels. The development of virtual prototypes often start with the reuse of existing cores, accelerators and IP models. These models had certain use cases to address and were created accordingly. Therefore the models sometimes don't necessarily match fully the requirements of the overall virtual prototype and compromises were made. Further to this, models are often from different design centers, vendors, etc. This can lead to conflicting model features versus the primary use case requirements of the virtual platform for the intended usage. Examples are cycle accuracy vs. functional, correct behavior vs. error behavior and error injection. The virtual platform life cycle is also affected by the availability and integration of 3rd party IP models which adds the commercial terms and license dependency. Further to this, the virtual prototypes need to be integrated or connected to the EDA environments of the "receiving companies". In the deployment phase of the virtual prototype within the automotive eco system a supply chain needs to be in place. This creates challenges in terms of model interfaces, tool compatibility and integration and support chain.
18:30		End of session
19:30		DATE Party in "Gläserne Manufaktur" of the Volkswagen AG The DATE Party is again scheduled on the second conference day, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, starting from 19:30 h. This year, it will take place in one of Dresden's most exciting and modern buildings, the "Gläserne Manufaktur" of the car manufacturer Volkswagen AG (www.glaesernemanufaktur.de/en/). The party will feature a flying buffet style dinner with various catering points and accompanying drinks. Light background music and the possibility of guided visits through the extraordinary premises will round off the evening. It provides a perfect opportunity to meet friends and colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying local amenities. Please kindly note that it is no seated dinner. All delegates, exhibitors and their guests are encouraged to attend the party. Please be aware that entrance is only possible with a party ticket. Each full conference registration includes a ticket for the DATE Party. Additional tickets can be purchased on-site at the registration desk (subject to availability of tickets). Ticket price for the full Evening Social Programme: 75 € per person.