SystemC : From the Ground Up

Contents: Dedication. Preface. 1. An overview to system design using SystemC. 2. TLM-based methodology. 3. Overview of SystemC. 4. Data types. 5. Modules. 6. A notion of time. 7. Concurrency. 8. Basic channels. 9. Evaluate-update channels. 10. Structure. 11. Communication. 12. More on ports. 13. Custom channels and data. 14. Advanced topics. 15. Odds and ends. Acknowledgements. Notes. Index.

"SystemC provides a robust set of extensions to C++ that enables rapid development of complex hardware/software systems. This book focuses on the practical uses of the language for modeling real systems. The wealth of examples and downloadable code methodically guide the reader through the finer points of the SystemC language.

This book will show you:

A step-by-step build-up of syntax
Code examples for each concept
Coding styles and guidelines
Exercises throughout the book
Why features are as they are
NEW features of SystemC2.1
Many resource references
Over 52 downloadable code examples (over 8,000 lines)
How SystemC fits into the system design methodology
 
Well known consultants in the EDA industry, both David Black and Jack Donovan have been involved in the adoption and teaching of new technologies and methodologies for a combined total of 42+ years. Recently, they jointly founded a consultancy. Eklectic Ally, focused on helping companies adopt SystemC methodologies."