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What is compiler qualification?
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We check to see if a compiler is implemented in
compliance with standards and if it runs property under various mixes of
specifications. Please refer to Services
for details.
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What is an option?
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An option is a compile option to be specified before
running a compiler.
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Can you use the application software I own for qualification service?
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This is not a part of Compiler Qualification Service. Please contact us separately.
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What do I need to provide?
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Please provide:
- Compiler set (assembler, compiler, linker)
- Execution environment (debugger, simulator, hardware)
- Shell scripts and makefiles to compile, link, and execute automatically.
We require a mechanism by which a text file is
generated from the printf function.
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What are your requirements? (For example, does my
compiler need to pass PlumHall prior to CQS?)
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There are no specific requirements, however, our
qualification service is more effective after your compiler passes a
validation tool such as PlumHall or your own.
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Is it acceptable to have bugs in the compiler?
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We limit the number of bugs to 40 in the standard
evaluation and to 20 in a trial course. Please note that we do not
continue analysis if the number reaches the limit.
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Can you evaluate performance as well?
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Yes. We evaluate compiler capability using various
measures such as generated code size, execution time of generated code,
and compilation time.
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Can you compare my compiler with a competitor's
compiler?
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Yes, as long as you provide us with a compiler to
compare with.
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Can you provide some sort of guarantee?
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We do not provide guarantee, however, we supply the
results of the test cases as a system test report.
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Is a GUI only simulator acceptable?
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In case of a GUI only simulator, auto-execution
features are necessary such as macros and scripts.
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How long does it take?
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It takes about 2 weeks for 2 options using a simulator
on Windows 2000. However, it may take longer depending on the speed of
the compiler and simulator, as well as the number of bugs.
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How long does it take to test on physical hardware?
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It takes approximately 4 weeks for 2 options though it
differs depending on the environment.
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Can you provide certification?
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We do not provide certification. We supply a system
test report upon completion.
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How many DSP-C test programs are there?
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There are approximately 50,000 programs at this
moment. We are developing more programs.
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