The OMI/DE-ARM Project
The OMI/DE ARM (The Open Microprocessor systems Initiative - Deeply Embedded ARM
project - ESPRIT project 6909) is concerned with utilising the ARM
microprocessor core in highly embedded applications. It is perceived that
the ARM - being extremely small and having low power consumption for its
delivered performance - is an extremely suitable candidate for such roles.
In such deeply embedded applications the product's user does not need to be
aware that it contains a microprocessor, and that many of the product's
functions are, in fact, operating under software control.
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The AMULET group at Manchester University is an active participant in this
project. Our chief role is the design of the AMULET2e microprocessor. This is a
refinement of the AMULET1 asynchronous
implementation of the ARM architecture. The AMULET2e comprises an improved
asynchronous ARM core (AMULET2) embedded in a more general purpose device
which provides a cache, some memory management and an easy-to-use bus
interface.
OMI/DE-ARM Participants
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ARM (Advanced RISC Machines) Ltd.
- ARM are a UK based silicon design house specialising in microprocessors and
their support ICs.
ARM is the coordinating partner in this project.
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Elettronica S.p.A.
- The leader of an Italian group with interests in telemonitoring,
space and communications.
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GEC Plessey Semiconductors (GPS)
- A major British semiconductor manufacturer.
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Hagenuk
- A German electronics firm, primarily concerned with the manufacture
of mobile communications systems.
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Hannover
University
- Institut fur Theoretische Elektrotechnik
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IRIS
- An Italian musical instrument research establishment.
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Manchester University
- The AMULET group.
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UMIST (University of
Manchester Institute of Science and Technology)
- An educational establishment; separate and independent from
Manchester University.
Department
of Computation