Transaction Generator Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What is the Transaction Generator package? 
2. Who needs the Transaction Generator package? 
3. Why is the Transaction Generator package important?
4. Who can get copies of the Transaction Generator?
5. How do I get copies of the Transaction Generator?
6. How do I install the Transaction Generator package?




1: What is the Transaction Generator package?
A: The Transaction Generator (TG) package is a transaction level (TL) SystemC simulator for benchmarking network-on-chips (NoCs) used in multiprocessor system-on-chip (SoC) applications.

2: Who needs the Transaction Generator package?
A: Industry and academic researchers.

3: Why is the Transaction Generator important?
A: Utilizing this tool makes simulation of larger systems substantially faster and the results obtained at this higher level can be accurately used as an initial estimate in selecting and fine-tuning NoCs.

4: Who can get copies of the Transaction Generator?
A: The Transaction Generator is available to BOTH OCP-IP Members and Non- Members alike. It is available at: http://www.ocpip.org/tg_package.php

5: How do I get copies of the Transaction Generator package?
A: Simply review a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License available at: http://www.ocpip.org/tg_package.php Then download the Transaction Generator package also available at: http://www.ocpip.org/tg_package.php.

6: How do I install the Transaction Generator package?
A: When your download of the TG package is complete, README and usage guidelines for the TG are contained within your copy of the downloaded package.