Full Timing Simulation
The Design Simulation Model (DSM) is a timing accurate simulation model that you can include directly within a range of target HDL simulators. Each DSM is specific to a simulator and host platform. DSM's are models for the implementation flow. Each DSM contains a compiled model and a VHDL or Verilog timing shell. DSM execution speeds in the range of 5 to 500 cycles per second, depending on the simulator interface efficiency and the complexity of the design in which it is instantiated. Designers implementing ARM processor-based systems see the DSM as the definitive representation of their chosen ARM processor. The DSM must therefore fully match the architecture and functionality of the ARM processor design. ARM ensures this by certifying the DSM against the entire Architecture Validation Suite (AVS) and Device Validation Suite (DVS) associated with that ARM processor. DSMs available from an ARM Partner include the appropriate process specific timing file. ARM also supplies a DSM Evaluation Package which contains a generic timing file to allow some evaluation to be done prior to specific ARM Partner selection. Generic Features Full device functionality Phase accuracy Register visibility Min/typ/max pin-pin delays Setup/hold, input pulse checking, output delays Cache and memory size configuration Timing back annotation 9-value logic & resolution Disassembler
Please Note: Some features may be limited by the capabilities of the target simulator and the ARM processor represented by the DSM. DSM package contents
Each DSM contains the following components: Generic timing parameter files Test model that allows ARM Condensed Reference Format (CRF) production test vectors to be run A set of CRF test vectors for validating the model Documentation Utility to ensure correct back-annotation of SDF to timing shells.
Simulator Support
Each Design Simulation Model (DSM) is available for the following simulators: Cadence NC VHDL ModelSim VHDL
Platform Support
DSMs are available on the following OS Platforms: Please Note: 1 - Redhat 7.2 and above on IA-32 processors 2 - Redhat Enterprise 3 on AMD-64 processors Availability You can order a specific DSM directly from ARM. Each DSM has a unique ARM Part Number of the form device - MS- simulator, such as AT010-MS-34002 for an ARM7TDMI® Cadence NC-VHDL DSM for Solaris. Please contact ARM for detailed DSM availability. | 
