Siroyan adopts ACE's CoSy compiler development system for next-gen processorAmsterdam 29 January 2001 Siroyan entered into a licensing agreement with ACE Associated Compiler Experts for the CoSy compiler development system. Siroyan will use the CoSy technology as a basis for the compiler for its 'next generation' Scalable Integrated Processor. CoSy is a commercial development system that allows compiler developers to generate production-quality compilers for a wide range of languages and targets.
A significant factor in Siroyan's decision to adopt CoSy was the open framework that it
provides. This allows Siroyan's compiler engineers to 'plug-in' a series of specialised
engines that allow efficient code to be generated for it's SIP architecture.
The CoSy development system's high degree of modularity allows Siroyan's compilers to
exploit the proven ANSI 'C' front-end and architecture-independent optimisations, without
compromising the quality of the VLIW code. Additionally, CoSy provides multi-platform
support (Windows and Unix "Our SIP2 processor combines RISC, VLIW and DSP elements together with
application specific functions, so the compiler needs to be of the highest standard",
says Adrian Wise, Siroyan's Technical Director. "Through CoSy's modular architecture,
we can achieve optimum performance whilst preserving the robustness of the compilers we
construct, giving us better quality products in a shorter time. It's a key factor in our
approach to deliver to our customers a professional-quality tool chain comprising
compilers, simulation tools and debuggers that are customised to address the target
configuration". "Advanced architectures require a new standard in compiler development", said
Rob Kurver, Managing Director of ACE Associated Compiler Experts. "The CoSy system
provides developers with an open system that enables the environment to be easily
customised to meet the architectural challenges. We are delighted that a company like
Siroyan, who is redefining existing boundaries, has chosen CoSy as its preferred compiler
development environment". Siroyan has designed an VLIW-based Scalable Integrated Processor
architecture - codenamed OPUS - that combines RISC and DSP elements, making it ideal for
such demanding consumer-orientated applications as next-generation 3G mobile and internet
connectivity, digital TV and digital video broadcasting. The Company will deliver the
product as a softcore, codenamed RUBICON, which eliminates many of the process problems
associated with the conventional hardcore approach. Siroyan calls its approach SIP2,
a combination of the unique Scalable Integrated Processor solution with a Semiconductor
Intellectual Property delivery model.
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