D&R Industry Articles (July 2016)

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A cost-effective and highly productive Framework for IP Integration in SoC using pre-defined language sensitive Editors (LSE) templates and effectively using System Verilog Interfaces

This paper presents a cost-effective and efficient framework for IP Integration in SoC using pre-defined language sensitive Editors (LSE) like EMACS templates and effectively using System Verilog Interfaces.

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Efficient SIMD and Algorithmic Optimization Techniques for H264 Decoder on Cortex A9

In this paper, we propose and explain two efficient optimization approaches on H264 decoder. First method exploits efficient utilization of SIMD for deblocking filter. The second method uses algorithmic level optimization in the core decoding path upon thorough understanding of the H264 video standard.

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Clock Path Pessimism: Statistical vs. Logical

This paper will briefly discuss about the methods and scenarios involved in clock path analysis driving a robust and high yield SoC implementation.

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Platform Software Verification Approaches For Safety Critical Systems

Innovation is the key to surviving the rapidly changing world of embedded electronics. Efficient testing is a crucial step to achieve the design of reliable products. Emerging applications be in aerospace, automotive or industrial automation systems, need to be tested thoroughly and rigorously. Consequently, in this paper, we shall discuss various techniques to verify DO-178B LEVEL A platform software.