Benchmark Applications for Synthesizeable VHDL Model

Instructions for Using HEX Benchmarks

1. Convert benchmark hexfile into a VHDL ROM model
   • g++ -Wall i8051_mkr.cc
   • a.out filename.hex
   • a file called i8051_rom.vhd will be generated, copy this into your project directory
   • you will have to re-analyze the files (see above)
2. In the Synopsys VHDL Debugger
   • enter the time (in nanoseconds) that you want to simulate
   • Click on Run
   • The waveforms will appear in the Synopsys Waveform Viewer

Instructions for Recompiling C code

1. Getting your C code ready to simulate (i.e. converting your C file to VHDL ROM model)
   • Compile your C file into Intel hex format (If you are using a KEIL compiler you can follow the steps below)
     • c51 filename.c
     • bl51 filename.obj to filename.abs
     • oh51 filename.abs
2. Follow instructions listed above for using hex benchmarks in order to convert hex file into VHDL ROM file.

Benchmarks

Additional smaller programs

Additional benchmarks