Deliverable 5.3 Memory hierarchy models and simulation components: iteration 1

This report details the development of a simulation infrastructure designed to enable a comprehensive evaluation of computing systems that integrate neuromorphic accelerators with primary storage subsystems, such as DDR (Double Data Rate) memory or cache. The infrastructure facilitates detailed system-level analysis, focusing on the computing platform's characteristics, particularly when incorporating photonichardware and Phase-Change Memory (PCM), a type of non-volatile random-access memory. This deliverable provides an overview of the methodology, tools, and key considerations involved in establishing the system architecture modeling and simulation infrastructure. It emphasizes the importance of this infrastructure in enhancing the understanding and optimization of advanced computing systems.