Memory compilers and memory power consumption estimations

[bardine]

Hi I am a "cpu architect" quite new to eda tools and similar.
I reached this forum while I was looking for a memory compiler ( or better a "cache compiler") that is able to (roughly) evaluate the energy aspects of the cache as a whole. In particular what happens to the cache energy consumpitions in the turning on phases and in the rest phases.
Does anybody have suggestions about tools, books and links?

Thank you,
Bardine

 

[tomdee16]

Re: Memory compilers and memory power consumption estimation

Hi

Cacti from hp Labs is a tool which is availble specifically for cache.

You can download the web interface and the source code of Cacti from the link below:
http://www.hpl.hp.com/research/cacti/

Apart from Cacti, Faraday-Tech also provides memory compiler by the name of Memaker.
You can get more info from Faraday Tech website

 

[mhamdy]

Hi,

What about Normal memories (not caches). how can i estimate the power consumption of it.