MoSim: A Modular Simulation Framework for FPGA-based Systolic CNN Accelerators

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Abstract

Architectural simulators are widely used in computer architecture to explore design spaces and validate ideas before implementation. Recent works such as Scale-Sim extend this approach to convolutional neural network (CNN) accelerators, particularly systolic array-based designs. However, most target ASIC and overlook the unique resource characteristics of FPGA which is now a popular platform for CNN acceleration. To address this gap, we present MoSim, a modular, cycle-accurate simulator tailored for FPGA-based systolic CNN accelerators. MoSim models FPGA-specific resources and reports detailed performance and resource statistics to facilitate design space exploration. Evaluations on representative CNN workloads demonstrate that the simulator effectively captures FPGA-specific effects and guides practical design decisions.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
TitelISCAS 2026 - 2026 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems
Herausgeber (Verlag)Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Seiten773-777
Seitenumfang5
ISBN (elektronisch)979-8-3315-7769-8
ISBN (Print)979-8-3315-7770-4
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 18 Juni 2026
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Publikationsreihe

ReiheProceedings - IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems
ISSN0271-4310

Konferenz

TitelIEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2026
UntertitelCircuits and Systems for Intelligent Society
KurztitelISCAS 2026
Dauer24 - 27 Mai 2026
Webseite
OrtShanghai International Convention Center
StadtShanghai
LandChina

Externe IDs

ORCID /0000-0003-2571-8441/work/222760616

Schlagworte

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

Schlagwörter

  • Architectural Simulator, FPGA, Systolic Array