Project description Computing SystemsTo develop a tool-chain, that will enable the efficient mapping of applications on multiprocessor platforms from high level of abstraction, with applications to wireless communication systemsNot only traditional PCs but also novel chips in consumer electronics like PDA or mobile phones are based on multiprocessor systems-on-chip (SoC). Programming such systems suffers from a complex tool-chain and programming process. The ALMA project aims to mitigate this problem through the introduction and exploitation of a Scilab-based (ie high-level numerically oriented programme language) tool-chain, which enables the efficient mapping of applications on multiprocessor platforms from high level of abstraction. ALMA will develop a holistic toolset that will enable faster time to market, reduced development cost with significant impact on product price and performance. Show the project objective Hide the project objective The mapping process of high performance embedded applications to today's multiprocessor system on chip devices suffers from a complex toolchain and programming process. The problem here is the expression of parallelism with a pure imperative programming language which is commonly C. This traditional approach limits the mapping, partitioning and the generation of optimized parallel code, and consequently the achievable performance and power consumption of applications from different domains. The Architecture oriented paraLlelization for high performance embedded Multicore systems using scilAb (ALMA) project aims to bridge these hurdles through the introduction and exploitation of a Scilab-based toolchain which enables the efficient mapping of applications on multiprocessor platforms from high level of abstraction. This holistic solution of the toolchain allows the complexity of both the application and the architecture to be hidden, which leads to a better acceptance, reduced development cost and shorter time-to-market. Driven by the technology restrictions in chip design, the end of Moore's law and an unavoidable increasing request of computing performance, ALMA is a fundamental step forward in the necessary introduction of novel computing paradigms and methodologies. ALMA helps to strengthen the position of the EU in the world market of multiprocessor targeted software toolchains. The challenging research will be achieved by the unique ALMA consortium which brings together industry and academia. High class partners from industry such as Recore and Intracom, will contribute their expertise in reconfigurable hardware technology for multi-core systems-on-chip, software development tools and real world applications. The academic partners will contribute their outstanding expertise in reconfigurable computing and compilation tools development. Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwaresoftware developmentsocial scienceslaw Programme(s) FP7-ICT - Specific Programme "Cooperation": Information and communication technologies Topic(s) ICT-2011.3.4 - Computing Systems Call for proposal FP7-ICT-2011-7 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CP - Collaborative project (generic) Coordinator Contact Jens BECKER Dipl Ing Coordinator KARLSRUHER INSTITUT FUER TECHNOLOGIE Address Kaiserstrasse 12 76131 Karlsruhe Germany See on map Region Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe Karlsruhe, Stadtkreis Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Jürgen Becker (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution € 773 991,00 Participants (8) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV Germany EU contribution € 281 451,00 Address Hansastrasse 27c 80686 Munchen See on map Region Bayern Oberbayern München, Kreisfreie Stadt Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Christoph Schulte (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window UNIVERSITE DE RENNES I France EU contribution € 456 054,00 Address Rue du thabor 2 35065 Rennes cedex See on map Region Bretagne Bretagne Ille-et-Vilaine Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Yolaine BOMPAYS (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window UNIVERSITY OF PELOPONNESE Greece EU contribution € 247 531,00 Address Stavrou 28 kai karyotaki 28 221 00 Tripolis See on map Region Κεντρική Ελλάδα Πελοπόννησος Αργολίδα Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Konstantinos Masselos (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EIDIKOS LOGARIASMOS TEI MESOLONGIOU Participation ended Greece EU contribution € 413 103,00 Address Nea ktiria 30200 Mesolongi See on map Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Nikolaos Voros (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window TECHNOLOGIKO EKPAIDEFTIKO IDRYMA (TEI) DYTIKIS ELLADAS Greece EU contribution € 0,00 Address Megalou alexandrou 1 26334 Patra See on map Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Nikolaos Voros (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window INTRACOM SA TELECOM SOLUTIONS Greece EU contribution € 344 973,00 Address New road peania markopoulo 19 7km 19002 Peania See on map Region Αττική Aττική Ανατολική Αττική Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Pantelis Kyriakakis (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window RECORE SYSTEMS BV Netherlands EU contribution € 653 837,00 Address Colosseum 1 7521 PV Enschede See on map Region Oost-Nederland Overijssel Twente Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Gerard Rauwerda (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window INSTITUT NATIONAL DE RECHERCHE EN INFORMATIQUE ET AUTOMATIQUE France EU contribution € 29 060,00 Address Domaine de voluceau rocquencourt 78153 Le chesnay cedex See on map Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Yvelines Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Yolaine BOMPAYS (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window