Heterogeneous SoC Design and Verification

This book covers the foundations of hardware/software codesign, on-chip communication, debugging, and verification, for heterogenous SoCs. Its primary objective is to empower designers in making informed decisions, guiding them to strike the perfect balance between flexibility and performance for their SoC designs. Readers will benefit from a detailed exploration of the essential elements of the hardware and software codesign framework, accompanied by a discussion of the driving motivations behind this approach. The author also provides an in-depth review of various hardware design architectures, shedding light on different design possibilities. Furthermore, the book presents key concepts concerning hardware and software communication, unraveling the intricate interactions within an SoC. This book provides a holistic introduction to the methodologies underpinning SoC design and verification, making it an indispensable companion for both novice and experienced designers navigating the ever-evolving landscape of hardware/software codesign.

Provides a holistic introduction to the methodologies underlying SoC design and verification Discusses hardware/software codesign, on-chip communication, debugging, and verification, for heterogenous SoCs Enables designers to understand trade-offs between flexibility and performance for SoC designs, maximizing efficiency

Auteur

Khaled Salah Mohamed attended the school of engineering, Department of Electronics and Communications at Ain-Shams University from 1998 to 2003, where he received his B.Sc. degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering with distinction and honors. He received his Masters degree in Electronics from Cairo University, Egypt in 2008. He received his PhD degree in 2012. Dr. Khaled Salah is currently a Sr. Applications Engineering Consultant for Siemens Digital Industries Software, in Fremont, CA. Dr. Khaled Salah has published a large number of papers in in the top refereed journals and conferences. His research interests are in 3D integration, IP Modeling, and SoC design.

Contenu

An Introduction to Heterogeneous SoC Design and Verification.- SoC Design Methodologies.- HW/SW Co-Exploration and Co-Design.- Pre-Silicon Verification and Post-Silicon Validation Methodologies.- Co-Verification and Co-Debugging.- HW/SW Co-Optimization and Co-Protection.