Automated register definition, builder and integration framework
US7827517B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/30
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for designing an integrated circuit is provided. The system includes a plurality of class databases having register information extracted from a register entry tool. A system integration tool is used to integrate the register information from each of the class databases into a system database. The system integration tool essentially consolidates the class databases and maintains a base address for the various components. A system application module includes a number of application tools, which may be referred to as generators. The application tools include, among other tools, a document generator tool, a hardware description language (HDL) generator, a hardware abstraction layer (HAL) generator, and a test framework. A method of designing a circuit is also provided.
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