[llvm-dev] [RFC] AAP Backend

[Ed Jones via llvm-dev]

I have now posted the final two patches for the backend to add
Disassembler support, ISel and CodeGen. The full list of patches is now:

https://reviews.llvm.org/D23664 - AAP triple and target
https://reviews.llvm.org/D23665 - ELF definitions
https://reviews.llvm.org/D23667 - Stub backend
https://reviews.llvm.org/D23770 - InstrInfo, RegInfo Tablegen
https://reviews.llvm.org/D23771 - MC layer support
https://reviews.llvm.org/D23772 - AsmParser
https://reviews.llvm.org/D23773 - InstPrinter
https://reviews.llvm.org/D24612 - Disassembler support
https://reviews.llvm.org/D24613 - Code generation

Currently only the first patch has been accepted, and we are looking for
more people to review the remaining patches.

Thank you,
Ed Jones

On 18/08/16 08:34, Ed Jones wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> We wish to submit our latest AAP implementation as an experimental
> backend into LLVM. We need community feedback and reviewers for patches
> which we will submit soon.
> 
> AAP was designed in early 2015 and aims to advance compiler development
> for small deeply embedded Harvard architectures, which are widely used
> commercially. AAP is freely available as an open source softcore for use
> in FPGA designs.
> 
> AAP has wide exposure: at ORCONF16 at CERN, at FOSDEM and at BCS and
> OSHUG meetings. It is also of commercial interest, because of the
> potential benefits of providing upstream LLVM support for features found
> in small embedded processors.
> 
> Currently there is a complete Clang and LLVM toolchain including gdb, ld
> and binutils, as well as two simulator implementations. The toolchain is
> passing all LLVM regression tests and a decent proportion of GCC
> regression tests. We are also working on a GCC port to allow comparison
> between compilers, which should be beneficial to both projects.
> 
> We believe the code base is sufficiently mature that it is appropriate
> for inclusion. Currently, the full source for AAP can be found on Github:
> https://github.com/embecosm
> 
> Details about the ISA, and the hardware implementation can be found on
> our website:
> http://www.embecosm.com/resources/appnotes/#EAN13
> http://www.embecosm.com/resources/appnotes/#EAN14
> 
> We are also planning to talk about AAP at the LLVM Cauldron in Hebden
> Bridge. We look forward to discussing our work on AAP with those who are
> attending.
> 
> Thank you,
> Ed Jones
>