This three-day workshop introduces the student to the SystemC C++ class library and the TLM 2.0 library. It is intended for engineers who are new to SystemC or those who may be self-taught, with an interest in learning SystemC for modeling purposes.  

The student will learn how to write, compile, execute and debug system and hardware descriptions with SystemC and Loosely-timed and Approximately-timed TLM 2.0 coding styles.

This course is mixed lecture and exercises, with an exercise for nearly every topic.

Syllabus

• Introduction 
• Modeling overview
• Modules
  • Channels, ports, interfaces
  • Module constructor 
  • Events
  • Event queue
  • Thread processes 
  • Method processes
  • Module instantiation (in modules)
• Simulation initialization
• SystemC data types
• Primitive channels
• User defined channels
• Exports
• Dynamic processes
• OSCI TLM 1.0 standard
• OSCI TLM 2.0 standard
  • LT coding style
  • AT coding style
  • DMI and debug Interface 

Hands-On Labs

A good portion of class time will be spent applying principles learned in lecture to hands-on labs

Prerequisites

• Introduction to C++ training course or equivalent experience

Course may be taken immediately before this course