The Return of Rigorous Full-System Timing Simulation

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Author: matt_d

Date: 6/16/2026

Article Summary:

The article discusses the challenges of rigorous full-system timing simulation and proposes a return to detailed simulation by measuring the right execution intervals and applying statistically sound methods to make accurate simulation practical again.