Sandeep Chikkerur wrote:

> Hi,
>
> What is the difference between a
>
> - CYCLE ACCURATE SIMULATOR &
> - INSTRUCTION ACCURATE SIMUALTOR.
>
> (e.g. ZSP400, ZSP500 Simulators have both the options)
>
> Which is advantageous ?
>
> Thanking in advance.
> ~ Sandeep

Why do you suppose that they offer both? It depends on what you want to
do. Do you want a fast simulation, or do you want to know how many clocks
the actual processor will need, including pipeline faults? Do you always
want the same thing?

Jerry
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