DV ClubWestford MA

Verification of Graphics ASICs

Shaw YangGary Greenstein

AMD Marlborough MAMay 28, 2008

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Agenda

AMD Overview

GPU Systems Overview

3D Graphics Basics

Pretty Pictures

Verification Challenges

Size and complexity

Layered CODE and Testbenches

HW Emulation

Functional Coverage

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AMD Overview

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New form factors

Emerging market opportunities and convergence - x86

Across all thescreens of your life

AMD Leading the Way

May 7, 20084

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The Graphics Market

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Today’s AMD: Capabilities

Segments

Geography Strengths

Customers/Partners

Products

Tech

MFG

Cadence Rapid System Level Verification TechTorial6

Blending world-class knowledge, cultures and people

Server Workstation Desktop Game Notebook DTV Handheld consoles

Greater Latin Europe North Korea JapanChina America America

Distribution PC OEM Retail Digital ODM ConsumerHandheld Media

Microprocessors Customer Best-in- Chipset Graphics & MediaFocus Class Products Processors

64-bit Multi- Hyper- Tech-Centric CrossFire Avivo Low H.264Core Transport Culture Power

Fabs and Process Technology Foundry Partnerships

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Transform Processing Technology

CPU

Drivers BIOS

MediaCentric

GraphicsCentric

DataCentric

GeneralPurpose

Platforms

GPUChipset

Drivers BIOS Drivers BIOS

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GPU System Overview

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GPU in PC System – Discrete Graphics

AGP / PCI Express

To

Dis

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GraphicsMemory

SystemMemory

RS690

SB700

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GPU in PC System – Integrated Graphics

To Display

AGP / PCI Express

GraphicsMemory

SystemMemory

RS690G

SB700

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GPU in Desktop System

PC Chassis

IntegratedGraphics

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GPU in Notebook System

IntegratedGraphics

DiscreteGraphics

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3D Graphics Basics

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Computerized Graphics

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The Digital World

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Vertexes, Polygons and Pixels

Vertex 1

Vertex 2

Vertex 3

Triangle MeshWire Frame

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Creating the Objects – Vertexes

Vertexes

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Creating the Objects – Polygons

Object Geometry

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Scan Conversion

Conversion from triangles to pixels

� Break up triangles into raster elements (pixels)

� Prepare them for per-fragment processing

Scan line

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Creating the Objects – Pixels

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Creating the Objects – Textures

Texture