Intro to Processor Architecture - Project (Spring 2023)

Y86-64 ISA Processor

1.Overall Goal

The goal is to develop a processor architecture design based on the Y86 ISA using Verilog. The design is thoroughly tested to satisfy all the specification requirements using simulations. The project includes the following:

• A report describing the design details of the various stages of the processor architecture, the supported features (including simulation snapshots of the features supported) and the challenges encountered.
• Verilog code for processor design and testbench

2.Specifications

The specifications in the processor design are as follows:

• A full fledged processor architecture implementation with 5 stage pipeline which includes support for eliminating pipeline hazards.

3.Design Approach

The design approach is modular, i.e., each stage is coded as separate modules and tested independently in order to help the integration without too many issues.

5.Design Verification

The following are the verification approaches.

• Individually tested each stage/module for its intended functionality by creating module specific test inputs.
• An automated testbench that will help to verify the design efficiently, i.e., automatically verify the state of the processor and memory after execution of each instruction in the program.