CADSS: Computer Architecture Design Simulator for Students
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Abstract
Computer architecture is primarily studied through simulation. Most existing simulators are either comprehensive research tools, or ones targeting a single area within computer architecture. CADSS is an open source computer architecture simulator that can support simulations written in multiple languages across a variety of areas of computer architecture, either individually or combined together. It is designed to support student learning, as well as assessment by instructors.
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