Title :
The Case for the Precision Timed (PRET) Machine
Author :
Edwards, Stephen A. ; Lee, Edward A.
Author_Institution :
Columbia Univ., New York
Abstract :
It is time for a new era of processors whose temporal behavior is as easily controlled as their logical function. We call them precision timed (PRET) machines. Our basic argument is that real-time systems, in which temporal behavior is as important as logical function, are an important and growing application; processor architecture needs to follow suit.
Keywords :
computer architecture; embedded systems; microprocessor chips; precision timed machine; processor architecture; real-time embedded system; Aerospace electronics; Aircraft manufacture; Computer aided instruction; Computer architecture; Embedded system; Instruction sets; Manufacturing; Pipelines; Real time systems; Timing; Performance; Predicable Timing; Real-Time Embedded Systems;
Conference_Titel :
Design Automation Conference, 2007. DAC '07. 44th ACM/IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-59593-627-1
