Imperas Software recently announced the availability of models and virtual platforms for the Cortex-A72 ARMv8 processors (in addition to the earlier models). Now the Imperas Open Virtual Platforms (OVP) processor model library comprises more than 160 models across a wide range of IP vendors. More than 40 ARM cores—including the Cortex-A, Cortex-R, and Cortex-M families—are supported.
The Imperas Cortex-A72 ARM processor models are available in single-core, multi-core, and multi-cluster configurations enabling high-performance simulations of platforms ranging from simple single cores to many core systems. Imperas also offers a model of the ARM GICv3 interrupt controller.
Also available are Extendable Platform Kits (EPKs)—which are virtual platforms of the target devices—for ARMv8 processor cores running Linux. Available on the OVP website, the EPKs enable you to run high-speed simulations of ARM-based SoCs and platforms on any suitable PC. You can extend and customize the functionality of the virtual platform. The platform and the peripheral models are open source.
Note that OVP models also work with the Imperas advanced tools for multicore software development, analysis, verification, and debugging, including M*SDK advanced software development solutions and key tools for hardware-dependent software development. The tools use the Imperas SlipStreamer patent-pending binary interception technology. SlipStreamer enables the analytical tools to operate without modification or instrumentation of the software source code.
Source: Imperas Software
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