A novel low power hybrid cache using GC-EDRAM cells

In a typical embedded CPU, large on-chip storage is critical to meet high performance requirements. However, the fast increasing size of the on-chip storage based on traditional SRAM cells makes the area cost and energy consumption unsustainable for future embedded applications. Replacing SRAM with DRAM on the CPU’s chip is generally considered not worthwhile because DRAM is not compatible with the common CMOS logic and requires additional processing steps beyond what is required for CMOS. However a special DRAM technology, Gain-Cell embedded-DRAM (GC-eDRAM)  [1], [2], [3] is logic compatible and retains some of the good properties of DRAM (small and low power). In this paper we evaluate the performance of a novel hybrid cache memory where the data array, generally populated with SRAM cells, is replaced with GC-eDRAM cells while the tag array continues to use SRAM cells. Our evaluation of this cache demonstrates that, compared to the conventional SRAM-based designs, our novel architecture exhibits comparable performance with less energy consumption and smaller silicon area, enabling the sustainable on-chip storage scaling for future embedded CPUs.     

DSP--数字化时代的基因芯片

DSP是当今发展最为迅速的和最有发展前景的技术之一。与普通CPU和MCU相比 ,DSP在数字信号处理方面有着无可比拟的优势 ,特别适合网络、通信、控制等需要进行大量数字信号处理的应用场合。今天DSP已经成为通信、计算机、网络、工业控制以及家用电器等电子产品中不可或缺的基础器件 ,DSP在通信、计算机、网络、工业控制以及消费类电子产品等领域有着非常广泛的应用 ,本文阐述了DSP的特点、应用和市场以及DSP技术的发展前景。     

基于Linux的以太网数据包捕获方法

网络数据的捕获是入侵检测系统的基础,本文在分析了以太网工作模式的基础上,实现了基于Linux操作系统上的以太网数据包捕获,与传统的套接字方法进行比较,说明该方法具有高效率和良好的兼容性。     

Tribotronics—Towards active tribology

A constant trend towards more compact mechanical systems with higher power densities and increased thermo-mechanical loads emphasises the importance of the development of new design approaches and novel tribological systems. Ignoring this may cause a significant slow down in technological and industrial development. Tribotronics or active tribology based on adaptive performance is thought of as being critical in the implementation of smart machine concepts. Recognition of the importance of tribotronics, or active control of system loss outputs, such as those through friction and wear will have significant beneficial economic consequences as a result of the associated accelerated rate of technological progress. These smart tribotronic systems can be embedded in a great variety of machines and mechanisms. If this integration is made at the design stage, products that are more flexible, efficient and reliable can be produced. The concept of tribotronics is presented and discussed in this paper. Some illustrative examples that show the feasibility of an “active” approach are given. In addition, various possibilities already reported in literature are discussed.     

构建S3C4510B嵌入式系统的开发应用平台

利用三星公司生产的S3CA510B这款32位ARM7TDMI单片机构建一个应用系统，利用开发软件ARM SDT v2．51，在开发应用系统上实现存储器地址重映射、中断控制、串行通信、液晶、键盘接口。在此基础上，在S3CA510B上嵌入操作系统μC／OS-Ⅱ，用于液晶、键盘接口和多任务管理，为32住单片机的进一步开发应用构造了一个平台。     

Linux系统防火墙技术的实现

防火墙是提供网络安全性的重要手段之一,Linux提供了实现防火墙技术的工具包.分析了Linux系统中常用的包过滤防火墙技术--IPchains和IPtables.这两种防火墙技术作为两种基本的包过滤工具,实际上使用的是内核中的信息表,将来自非信任源的不必要的信息过滤出去.与IPchains相比,IPtables信息包过滤系统是最新的解决方案,也是第一个集成到Linux内核的解决方案.在许多方面,IPtables比IPchains灵活,它允许管理员控制更多的细节,例如记录日志等级.     

基于嵌入式Linux的远程数据采集系统

以嵌入式微控制器为核心,将传感器网络收集来的数据通过无线电发射机发送到远程接收机,从而实现远程数据采集.系统的优势是充分利用了短波无线链路资源,适合于工作在无人区等场合.以ARM7为控制器,功耗小,性能稳定,维护方便;通信方式采用串口通信,连接线少,实现相对简单.系统设计主要应用嵌入式μCLinux系统设计、无线电发射、调制解调器等方面的知识,文中给出了调制解调器拨号协议、系统原理和软件流程等.     

面向WLAN的MPC852T嵌入式系统设计

MPC852T是Motorola新近推出的MPC866/MPC859T家族中面向低端的一款通信处理器.嵌入式Linux由于其费用低廉及开放源码而具有广阔的发展前景.文中在分析了MPC852T通信处理器和嵌入式Linux操作系统的基础上,将二者结合给出了一种嵌入式硬件系统的设计与实现,以及该硬件系统在无线局域网WLAN中的一种应用.实践证明,该硬件系统具有性能稳定、廉价、可扩展性强、适用面广等优点.     

溅射——气体——聚集共沉积法制备金属／金属（介质）复合团簇镶嵌薄膜

提出了溅射－气体－聚集共沉积制备金属／金属（介质）复合团簇镶嵌薄膜的新方法，并利用该方法成功地在方华膜衬底上制备了系列Ｆｅ／Ａｇ及ＣａＦ２复合团簇镶嵌薄膜样品。透射电镜分析结果表明，样品中Ｆｅ（Ｃｕ）团簇都较好地镶嵌于Ａｇ（ＣａＦ２）基质中，其结构为两种材料的多晶共存形态。进一步分析发现，与块材相比，Ｆｅ／Ａｇ样品中Ｆｅ团簇晶格常数呈现出不同程度的收缩，而Ｃｕ／ＣａＦ２样品中Ｃｕ团簇晶格常数则呈现出不同程度的膨胀。运用附加压力的模型对该现象进行了解释。     

Linux下网络虚接口的设计与实现

网络虚接口对特殊数据包的处理起着很大的作用。文章介绍了网络虚接口的概念，在对传统的网络接口比较分析的基础上，设计和实现了一个基于量Linux的用于对发送数据包的内容进行特殊处理的网络虚接口。