BPDL - processor definition language with support for cycle accurate DSP architectures

Abstract

This paper introduces BPDL - BURAQ processor definition language, developed by us for the BURAQ tool suite. The paper aims at elucidating the requirement for such a tool suite for the current technologically fast paced environment. The structure and constructs of the language, which supports cycle accurate description of DSP, is also explained with the help of examples to give a clear picture of the utility of the language as a generic processor definition language. The C++ like syntax is highlighted and results of the tests that have been run on a simulation of TMS320C4x are also described.