SystemC From the Ground Up 1st Edition by David Black, Jack Donovan ISBN 9780387308647 038730864X

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ISBN 10: 038730864X 
ISBN 13: 9780387308647
Author: David Black, Jack Donovan

SystemC provides a robust set of extensions to C++ that enables rapid development of complex hardware/software systems. This book focuses on the practical uses of the language for modeling real systems. The wealth of examples and downloadable code methodically guide the reader through the finer points of the SystemC language.

SystemC From the Ground Up 1st Edition Table of contents:

Part I: Getting Started with SystemC

2. Introduction to C++ and Object-Oriented Programming

   • Brief Overview of C++ for SystemC Users
   • Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
   • C++ Language Features Critical for SystemC
   • Memory Management in C++
   • Developing with C++ in SystemC

3. SystemC Overview and Setup

   • Installing and Configuring SystemC
   • Structure of a SystemC Simulation
   • Introduction to SystemC Modules and Processes
   • Creating Simple SystemC Models
   • Understanding the Simulation Kernel

4. SystemC Core Concepts

   • Modules, Ports, and Interfaces
   • Processes and Threading Models in SystemC
   • Signals and Events in SystemC
   • Timing, Delays, and Synchronization
   • Simulation Control and Execution Flow

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Part II: Building SystemC Models

5. SystemC Module Design

   • Designing and Implementing SystemC Modules
   • Creating and Connecting Modules
   • Binding Ports and Connecting Signals
   • Hierarchical Design and Modularization
   • Testing and Verifying Module Behavior

6. Modeling Communication with SystemC

   • Signals, Channels, and Communication Interfaces
   • FIFO Buffers and Communication Patterns
   • Shared Memory Communication Models
   • Modeling Timed Communication and Synchronization
   • Advanced Communication Techniques in SystemC

7. Processes and Threading in SystemC

   • Types of Processes in SystemC: SC_THREAD, SC_METHOD, SC_CTHREAD
   • Managing Process Sensitivity Lists
   • Process Scheduling and Timing
   • Blocking and Non-blocking Calls in SystemC
   • Advanced Synchronization Techniques

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Part III: Advanced SystemC Concepts

8. Time and Event Modeling

   • Understanding SystemC’s Time and Event Mechanism
   • Handling Time Delays and Timed Events
   • Advanced Timing Techniques for Hardware Modeling
   • Modeling Clocked and Non-Clocked Systems
   • Using SC_EVENT and SC_TIMESTAMP for Event Control

9. Hierarchical SystemC Models

   • Building Hierarchical Models with Submodules
   • Top-Level SystemC Models and Their Use Cases
   • Interfacing Between Modules and Submodules
   • Managing Complex Hierarchies in Large Systems

10. Debugging and Verification Techniques

    • Debugging SystemC Models
    • Using Tracing and Logging for Debugging
    • Functional Verification and Simulation Results
    • Advanced Verification Techniques in SystemC
    • Testbenches and Assertions for SystemC Models

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Part IV: SystemC for Hardware Design

11. Hardware Modeling with SystemC

    • Introduction to Hardware Design and Abstraction Levels
    • Modeling Digital Hardware in SystemC
    • Behavioral vs. Structural Modeling
    • High-Level Synthesis and SystemC
    • Using SystemC for RTL (Register Transfer Level) Modeling

12. Integration with Hardware Description Languages (HDLs)

    • Co-Designing with VHDL, Verilog, and SystemC
    • Interfacing SystemC with HDLs
    • Mixed-Language Simulation Environments
    • Modeling Hardware-Software Interfaces in SystemC

13. SystemC for Embedded Systems

    • Embedded Systems Design Flow
    • Modeling Embedded Systems with SystemC
    • Simulation and Verification for Embedded Systems
    • Case Studies in Embedded System Design Using SystemC

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Part V: Real-World Applications and Case Studies

14. Case Study 1: SystemC in Processor Design

    • Modeling a Simple Processor Using SystemC
    • Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) and SystemC
    • Verifying Processor Design Using SystemC Simulations
    • Performance and Optimization Considerations

15. Case Study 2: SystemC in System-Level Modeling

    • Modeling Complex Systems: Communication, Memory, and CPU
    • High-Level Modeling and Simulation Techniques
    • Performance Analysis and Bottleneck Identification
    • Using SystemC for Multi-Core and Heterogeneous Systems

16. Case Study 3: SystemC in FPGA and ASIC Design

    • Integrating SystemC with FPGA and ASIC Workflows
    • Hardware/Software Partitioning in SystemC Models
    • From Simulation to Implementation: A Case Study
    • Optimizing for FPGA and ASIC Targets Using SystemC

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Conclusion
17. The Future of SystemC
– Emerging Trends and Features in SystemC
– SystemC in Modern Design Automation Tools
– The Role of SystemC in the Future of Hardware/Software Co-Design
– Continuing Education and Resources for SystemC Development

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