System modeling and simulation reduce time to market

摘要

With the ever-increasing complexity of the platforms, intellectual property block (IP) integration from multiple suppliers, and complex validation and testing, architects can no longer rely on past experience, excel spreadsheets, and worst-case scenario static calculations to address system-on-chip design challenges. In addition, time-to-market requirements have to be met while keeping performance improvements, power consumption, and cost within budget guidelines. To address those challenges and constraints, "Shift Left" principles can be applied to reduce the time between concept and bring-up. As illustrated below in the traditional design cycle, the software/firmware development iterations arrive too late in the process.