SCM-BSIM: A non-volatile memory simulator based on BOCHS

Abstract

New storage-class memory (SCM) technologies, such as phase-change memory, are fast, non-volatile and byte-addressable. SCM provides a new realm for researchers to boost the performance of system. But most of SCM devices are not available on the market, which hindered further software research on leveraging the full feature of SCM. In this paper we design and implement a SCM device simulator on BOCHS named SCM-BSIM. SCM-BSIM can mimic full feature of SCM such as non-volatility and different access latency. Also it will gather life span statistics during simulation to support endurance relevant research. With a BOCHS-based interface, SCM-BSIM is easy to use. © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media New York.