Wiseonsin.Madison大学发布的SimpleSealar模拟器为处理器体系结构设计提供了多层次的支持。分析了整个模拟器的结构和工作流程,并通过测试分析得到了优化方法,该方法通过对模拟器编译配置的改进,能够缩短模拟时间50%左右,大大提高了工作效率。
The SimpleScalar tool set, a collection of publicly-available simulation tools published by University of Wisconsin Madison, is a great convenience for computer architecture designers. We analyze the structure and work-flow of SimpleSealar. A new method is proposed for shortening the simulation time. During the tests of 6 benchmark programs, the new method decrease the simulation time to nearly 50% by reconfiguring the makefile of the simulator and some parameters.