Dataflow Diagrams

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Dataflow diagrams are data-dependency graphs where the computation is divided into clock cycles.
  • Purpose:
    • Provide a disciplined approach for designing datapath-centric circuits.
    • Guide the design from algorithm, through high-level models, and finally to RTL code for the datapath and control circuitry.
    • Estimate area and performance.
    • Make tradeoffs between different design options.
  • Background
    • Based on techniques from high-level synthesis tools.
    • Some similarity between high-level synthesis and software compilation.
    • Each dataflow diagram corresponds to a basic block in software compiler terminology.
Dataflow Diagrams, Hardware, and Behavior:
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Area Estimation:
  1. Maximum number of blocks in a clock cycle is the total number of that component that are needed.
  2. Maximum number of signals that cross a cycle boundary is the total number of registers that are needed.
  3. Maximum number of unconnected signal tails in a clock cycle is the total number of inputs that are needed.
  4. Maximum number of unconnected signal heads in a clock cycle is the total number of outputs that are needed.
Dataflow Diagram Execution:
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Performance Estimation:
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Design Analysis:
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Area / Performance Tradeoffs:
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