Bluespec, Inc.

Synthesizable Models Enable Early Emulation

10-minute Technical Overview of Bluespec

Based on Bluespec’s powerful Synthesizable Virtual Platform (SVP) technology and Processor System Models, our Firmware Development Solution brings true accuracy and performance to the front end of the design cycle. Bluespec’s Firmware Development solution enables working and tested Firmware in time for first silicon arrival. Firmware development can be at the block, subsystem and system level - and it can even begin with the model of a new IP block. Currently Bluespec is delivering an ARM9 v5 based complete solution. Additional models and capabilities are under development.

Early firmware development with new IP blocks and models, at high-speeds
Bluespec SVP accuracy and speed: run your virtual platform at MHz speeds even when integrated with RTL IP
Co-emulation: easily leverage your simulation-based verification environments and software-based virtual platforms

Firmware Development Overview

SVP Infrastructure Foundation
ARM9 v5 System Models
Linux Software Stack
Third Party Tools

SVP Infrastructure Foundation

Bluespec’s Synthesizable Virtual Platform (SVP) Infrastructure is a fully integrated PC Host & FPGA Acceleration Co-Emulation system built around an ARM System-on-Chip model running in emulation. Key features include: Ultra Fast Runtime, Flexible Probing & Debug, and Co-Simulation.

To this ARM System Model, BSV models/implementations and RTL implementations can be quickly integrated to support:

Firmware development with a new IP model(s) and/or IP implementation(s)
Firmware development with third-party IP block(s)

ARM9 v5 System Models

Bluespec is currently delivering an ARM9 v5-based complete solution. Additional models and capabilities are under development. If you are interested in supporting another processor or if you have synthesizable RTL for your processor, please contact Bluespec sales.

ARM9 v5 System Block Diagram
Linux Software Stack

Linux comes pre-ported and boots in seconds. Programs can be quickly developed for the ARM and integrated to access AMBA and memory resources for software-based verification.

Third Party Tools

Works with traditional SW Development Tools and Host Tools such as GDB for debugging.