Microprocessor Scematic Software
I've been getting into the core of how computers work and most specifically how the processor itself is able to do its magic (and I'm loving all the logic).
I want to have a go at modelling my own processors for educational purposes but the best thing I have at the moment is the demo version of circuit wizard (ICs are mostly transistors anyway) but I can't even save my projects in it.
I was wondering if anyone knew of a more specialised program for modeling CPUs, preferably something that is capable of using defined logic gate, and also able to use any of my own gates and such. Might even be cool to be done in such a way that I could send for them to be printed in maybe 10 years (You never know, I may be the founder of the new Intel/AMD) XD
Thanks in advance!
I want to have a go at modelling my own processors for educational purposes but the best thing I have at the moment is the demo version of circuit wizard (ICs are mostly transistors anyway) but I can't even save my projects in it.
I was wondering if anyone knew of a more specialised program for modeling CPUs, preferably something that is capable of using defined logic gate, and also able to use any of my own gates and such. Might even be cool to be done in such a way that I could send for them to be printed in maybe 10 years (You never know, I may be the founder of the new Intel/AMD) XD
Thanks in advance!
Why not push yourself in an electronic engineering with physics direction and get a real job at Intel designing chips? =0
Because at the moment I know very little and I need something to practice and test my ideas/theories with. Once I have a solid grounding and know what I'm doing I may very well do that indeed.
It would be an amazing course to do at Uni. and probably one that would definitely be worth every penny!
It would be an amazing course to do at Uni. and probably one that would definitely be worth every penny!
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Not software but take a look at FPGAs, you should be able to do some interesting things with them for not to much money.
http://embeddedmicro.com/mojo-v3.html
This may sound dumb but it works: Redstone torches in Minecraft=transistors (kinda). It's Turing complete.
@sargon, I know it sounds a little daft but I actually figured out how to build a RAM chip thanks to the RS-Latch I learned to make in Minecraft XD
However it's not exactly the ideal solution for mimicking reality is it, nevermind trying to actually model highly advanced electrical circuits.
@htirwin Thank you very much, this looks like it could be almost perfect (yet to test out its capabilities though). Thaaank you.
EDIT: Until now I've been using EAGLE which is pretty good but I'm having to build logic gates manually out of transistors (although it does force it to replicate the structure of a chip much closer), the only logic gates I've seen on it or in groups of 4 or a single gate that has 4 inputs etc.
However it's not exactly the ideal solution for mimicking reality is it, nevermind trying to actually model highly advanced electrical circuits.
@htirwin Thank you very much, this looks like it could be almost perfect (yet to test out its capabilities though). Thaaank you.
EDIT: Until now I've been using EAGLE which is pretty good but I'm having to build logic gates manually out of transistors (although it does force it to replicate the structure of a chip much closer), the only logic gates I've seen on it or in groups of 4 or a single gate that has 4 inputs etc.
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@SarsumaBenji: You can design a full processor, but it takes quite a lot of time. Recommend you clear your schedule if you want to try it.
EDIT: @htirwin: That program is awesome! Can you make your own sub circuits? (adders and the like?)
EDIT: @htirwin: That program is awesome! Can you make your own sub circuits? (adders and the like?)
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This is kind of a perfect combinations now...
I can use Logisim to get the ideas down and working perfectly and then if I want I can use EAGLE to actually construct the actual physical make-up of the processor.
I've only had a little play and I'm a little confused as to how some of the components work (like the Hex display and LED array), but I'm sure I'm sure I'll be able to find youtube vids on these.
@sargon94, Don't worry I have plenty of free time after college. I spend most of my time either programming, studying mathematical algorithms for all kinds of things, studying how electrical components work, etc.
I can use Logisim to get the ideas down and working perfectly and then if I want I can use EAGLE to actually construct the actual physical make-up of the processor.
I've only had a little play and I'm a little confused as to how some of the components work (like the Hex display and LED array), but I'm sure I'm sure I'll be able to find youtube vids on these.
@sargon94, Don't worry I have plenty of free time after college. I spend most of my time either programming, studying mathematical algorithms for all kinds of things, studying how electrical components work, etc.
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