Abstract
Research in the Computer Architecture Laboratory at Queen's University employs simulation and, with the support of the Canadian Microelectronics Corporation, rapid prototyping in programmable logic for the study of general-purpose or application-specific computing structures. To support the efforts of researchers in the laboratory, various components have been developed, both individually and collectively, in the form of simulation software, enhanced code generation tools, synthesizable hardware descriptions for rapid prototyping of custom single-chip multiprocessors and embedded memory architectures, and user-configurable software for post-synthesis hardware testing. The framework that results from this collection of components provides considerable freedom for architectural exploration and implementation.
This presentation will provide an overview of the tools and their application in research on computer architecture. Live demonstrations of simulation and testing software will also be provided in order to highlight interesting and important features that have been incorporated into the tools for the benefit of researchers.
Biography
Dr. Naraig Manjikian joined the faculty of Queen's University in 1997 and is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He received his PhD from the University of Toronto, where he participated in the NUMAchine Multiprocessor Project during the period 1992-1997. He received his MASc in 1992 and his BASc in 1991, both from the University of Waterloo. Dr. Manjikian's research interests span the areas of computer architecture and parallel processing.