Multicore education through simulation
Author
Öztürk, Özcan
Date
2009-07Source Title
IEEE International Conference on Microelectronic Systems Education, MSE 2009
Publisher
IEEE
Pages
9 - 11
Language
English
Type
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Abstract
This paper presents the experiences using a commercial full system simulation platform - Simics - in a graduate Chip Multiprocessors class. The Simics platform enables students and researchers to do research on computer architecture, operating systems, and hardware/software cosimulation. It provides the ability to simulate machines that are not physically available. This platform has been used in Chip Multiprocessors course to help graduate and undergraduate students in related areas. This course deals with both hardware and software issues in Chip Multiprocessors, and concludes with a team project at the end of the semester. The simulation-based approach was successful when student feedback and final projects are considered. ©2009 IEE.
Keywords
Chip MultiprocessorCosimulation
Full-system simulation
Hardware and software
Hardware/software
In-chip
Multi core
Operating systems
Simulation-based
Student feedback
Team projects
Undergraduate students
Computer architecture
Mean square error
Microelectronics
Microprocessor chips
Multiprocessing systems
Strain energy
Students
Teaching
Computer operating systems