EDN

Prototypes: Let’s get physical

Having discussed prototypes that are created before the existence of RTL, or model the hardware at a higher level of abstraction, we now turn out attention to those prototypes that are at the RT level ...
EDN

Startup preps ‘system physical prototype’

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Taking a fresh approach to silicon virtual prototyping, startup Javelin Design Automation this week is announcing its mission to provide what it calls “system physical prototyping ...
Electronic Design

Q&A: Using FPGA Prototypes for Software Development

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Tom De Schutter, Director of Product Marketing, Physical Prototyping, Synopsys Inc. FPGA-based prototyping allows for ...
Electronic Design

FPGAs And Virtual Prototypes Share Common Design Space

Much has been written about the rise of field-programmable-gate-array (FPGA) -based platforms over application-specific-integrated-circuit (ASIC) implementations. During the last few years, FPGAs have ...
Design-Reuse

AI in VLSI Physical Design: Opportunities and Challenges

As semiconductor technology pushes the boundaries of scale and complexity, traditional VLSI physical design methodologies are struggling to keep pace. The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), ...
Forbes

Best Practices For Prototyping

Design is an iterative process. The more quickly you can test ideas and make improvements, the faster you reach the finished product. That's where prototyping comes in. It is an iterative process of ...