Synchronization Modules for Programmable Hardware
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems lack flexibility in synchronizing operations of programmable hardware elements, requiring users to either use fixed configurations or create custom code for the entire system, which is inefficient.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of synchronization modules with a standard interface allows users to customize synchronization between programmable hardware elements, enabling the use of different interconnects and synchronization methods without modifying existing code, and automatically selecting the appropriate module based on detected configurations or user criteria.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fixed built-in synchronization solutions are used, then system reliability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The synchronization system is divided into multiple independent synchronization modules, each handling a specific synchronization method or protocol. This segmentation allows the system to maintain reliable individual modules while adapting to different requirements by selecting or combining modules dynamically.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements dynamic synchronization module selection based on detected configurations and user criteria. The synchronization approach changes dynamically rather than being fixed, allowing the system to adapt to different operational conditions while maintaining reliability through proven synchronization methods.
2Adaptability or versatility
If custom code is created for the entire system, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Synchronization functionality is extracted from the main custom code into separate, reusable synchronization modules. This extraction reduces the complexity of the primary system code while maintaining full adaptability, as synchronization can be configured by selecting and parameterizing modules rather than writing custom synchronization logic.
Solution Approach 2:
The synchronization modules are designed with universal interfaces that work across different programmable hardware elements and configurations. This universality allows a single module design to serve multiple purposes and configurations, reducing the need for extensive custom code while maintaining adaptability.
3Ease of operation
If fixed configurations are used, then ease of operation is improved, but productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple synchronization modules are pre-configured with different synchronization methods and protocols. This preliminary preparation allows users to quickly select from ready-made options rather than configuring synchronization from scratch, improving both ease of operation and configuration efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The system detects the configuration and automatically provides feedback to guide module selection. This feedback mechanism helps users make informed decisions about which synchronization modules to use, streamlining the configuration process while maintaining ease of operation.
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AI summary
Customizing a target system. The target system may include a first device with a first programmable hardware element (PHE) and a second device with a second PHE. Synchronization modules may be provided for implementation on the first and second PHEs. The synchronization modules may provide a standard interface for interacting with other code. A user may specify user-created code for the first and second PHEs which utilizes the synchronization modules. The user-created code may interact with the synchronization modules using the standard interface. Accordingly, hardware descriptions may be generated for the first and second PHEs of the target system. Different modules may be used for different interconnects. Additionally, multiple synchronization modules may be used, e.g., dynamically, during operation of the target system.