Processor Unit Design-1

processor unit design
Using logisim
SUBMISSION BY: SREEGOVIND R KAMMATH 49, REEZ KUDIYIRIPPIL 20,PAUL M MARTIN 16,
SANJAY POTTAMMAL35
The AIM of the course project for the topic "Design a processor unit with a
minimum number of instructions, so that it can do basic arithmetic and logic
operations using LogSim Simulator" can be outlined as follows:
1. Processor Design: Designing a processor unit that is capable of
performing basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
and logic operations (AND, OR, NOT, XOR) efficiently.
2. Instruction Set Design: Developing a minimalistic instruction set
architecture (ISA) that can execute these operations using the fewest possible
instructions. This involves designing opcode formats, addressing modes, and
instruction encoding.
3. Logic Simulation: Implementing the designed processor unit using
LogSim Simulator, a digital logic simulation tool. This includes creating circuit
diagrams, defining the behavior of each instruction, and simulating the
processor's functionality.
4. Testing and Verification: Thoroughly testing the processor unit to ensure
correctness and functionality. This involves creating test programs that cover
various arithmetic and logic operations and verifying that the processor
produces the expected results.
5. Optimization: Identifying opportunities for optimization in terms of
instruction execution time, circuit complexity, and resource utilization. This
may involve refining the instruction set, improving circuit design, or
implementing specialized hardware for certain operations.
6. Documentation: Documenting the entire design process, including the
rationale behind the chosen instruction set, the implementation details of the
processor unit, and the results of testing and optimization. This documentation
serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding and replicating the project.
DELIVERABLES AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION :
1)Documented Instruction Set Architecture (ISA).

2)Verilog/VHDL code for the processor design and individual
instructions.
3)LogSim simulation files demonstrating the functionality of the
processor.
4)Test programs and their corresponding results.
5)Performance analysis report.
Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) Design:
 Define a minimal instruction set that covers the required arithmetic and logic
operations.
 Determine the format of instructions (opcode, operands, etc.).
 Document the instruction set architecture comprehensively.
Processor Design:
 Design the datapath for the processor, including registers, ALU (Arithmetic
Logic Unit), control unit, and necessary multiplexers.
 Implement the instruction decoding logic based on the ISA designed earlier.
 Ensure that the processor is capable of executing each instruction correctly.
 Instruction Set Implementation:
 Implement each instruction defined in the ISA using digital logic components.
 Write the corresponding Verilog/VHDL code for each instruction.
 Simulate the instructions individually to verify their functionality.
Integration and Testing:
 Integrate all components of the processor design.
 Test the processor with a set of test programs that cover all instructions and
edge cases.
 Use LogSim Simulator to simulate the processor's behavior and validate its
correctness.
Performance Analysis:
 Measure the performance of the processor in terms of execution time for
different instructions.
 Compare the performance with alternative designs or architectures.
Documentation and Presentation:
 Document the entire design process, including the rationale behind design
decisions, challenges faced, and solutions implemented.
 Prepare a presentation summarizing the project, highlighting the key features
of the processor design, and presenting the test results.
DESIGNING CRITERIONS :
Design a processor unit capable of performing
basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction) and logic
(AND, OR, NOT) operations.
Minimize the number of instructions while
ensuring functionality.
Implement the designed processor using LogSim
simulator.
Test the processor's functionality with various test
cases.
Truth table
Diagram derived from Logisim designing
Result
COCLUDING,
END OF PRESENTATION
THANK YOU.

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1)Documented Instruction Set Architecture (ISA).

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