SystemVSIPL: Optimized Object Oriented Software Technology for Heterogeneous Computing

Pentum Group, Inc. (PGI) proposes development of SystemVSIPL to extend VSIPL and VSIPL++ to heterogeneous embedded processing systems. The implementation of SystemVSIPL in the SystemC language is ideal for the exacting and varied synchronization and data communication problems characteristic of parallel real-time embedded applications. SystemVSIPL will enable exciting new architectures, programs and most importantly will provide a framework for simulation, validation and verification as systems are ported and developed. SystemVSIPL will be a “Parallel VSIPL++” oriented to the particular needs of whole system design. What it all comes down to is the need to map algorithms and concepts into hardware in a manner that is efficient, acceptable and cost effective. This proposal specifically addresses the co-design and development of heterogeneous high performance embedded systems including FPGAs, as well as verification of subsequent software-transparent technology upgrades.