A unified analysis approach for hardware and software implementations

Issam W. Damaj*

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Abstract

Modern computing systems are hybrid in nature and employ various processing technologies that range from specific-To general-purpose processors. In co-design environments, specific-purpose processors, also known as hardware, work to support software implementations under general-purpose systems to create high-performance computers. Algorithms and computationally intensive tasks are partitioned among the different processing subsystems to achieve desirable degrees of parallel processing and performance characteristics. In this paper, a unified statistical performance analysis formulation is presented. The proposed statistical formulation combines the heterogeneous characteristics of both hardware and software implementations to provide grounds for thorough evaluations. The formulation includes the development of performance profiles, key indicators, and the composition of a master indicator based-on heterogeneous measurements. The investigation includes a case-study that targets a set of simple cryptographic algorithms. The two main targeted high performance computing devices are multicore processors for software implementations and high-end Field Programmable Gate Arrays for hardware implementations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE 59th International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509009169
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Mar 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event59th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS 2016 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 16 Oct 201619 Oct 2016

Publication series

NameMidwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems
Volume0
ISSN (Print)1548-3746

Conference

Conference59th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityAbu Dhabi
Period16/10/1619/10/16

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