Title:		A Comparison of Address Translation Mechanisms for 
                Virtually-Addressed Caches in Embedded Systems

Author:		Harvey Tuch

		School of Computer Science and Engineering,
		The University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052, Australia,
		htuch@cse.unsw.edu.au

Abstract:

Virtual memory is a runtime abstraction that allows for more secure, robust
and easier to develop software. Virtual memory may be used on embedded 
systems to reduce costs of development and improve the reliability of
systems. However, virtual memory has both time and energy overheads. 
Virtually-addressed caches offer a means of potentially reducing these.

In this thesis, one component of virtual memory, address translation, is
explored on virtually-addressed caches, in the context of embedded systems.
A detailed survey of the literature is presented, and an experimental
approach is utilised to quantitatively compare the options available for
address translation on virtually-addressed caches, with the goal of
characterising the mechanism that provides the lowest energy and time
overheads.