SystemC Efforts & OSI
nOSI: Open SystemC Initiative
nIn September 1999, started by over 55 system, semiconductor, IP, embedded sw and EDA companies
nEndorsed to enable, promote, and accelerate system-level IP model exchange and co-design using a common C++ modeling platform (i.e. SystemC)
nAim was to create, validate and share models with other companies using SystemC & a commonly agreed dialect of C++
The SystemC standard is being controlled by a steering group of 13 major companies in the EDA and elecronics industries