Title :
Design of a 32-bit microprocessor in an undergraduate VLSI design course
Author :
Klenke, Robert H.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Virginia Commonwealth Univ., Richmond, VA, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes the design of a 32-bit microprocessor based on the Simple RISC Computer (SRC) architecture as a class project in an undergraduate introduction to VLSI design class. The design methodology, resources utilized, and results are presented.
Keywords :
VLSI; educational courses; electronic engineering education; integrated circuit design; logic CAD; microprocessor chips; reduced instruction set computing; 32 bit; IC design; Simple RISC Computer architecture; VLSI design course; class project; design methodology; microprocessor; resources; undergraduate course; Computational modeling; Computer architecture; Design methodology; Graphics; Integrated circuit layout; Logic design; Microprocessors; Reduced instruction set computing; Registers; Very large scale integration;
Conference_Titel :
Microelectronic Systems Education, 2001. Proceedings. 2001 International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1156-2
DOI :
10.1109/MSE.2001.932415
