D&R Industry Articles (July 2023)

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Network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect topologies explained

Today’s complex system-on-chip (SoC) designs can contain between tens to hundreds of IP blocks. Each IP block may have its own data width and clock frequency and employ one of the standard SoC interface protocols: OCP, APB, AHB, AXI, STBus, and DTL. Connecting all these IPs is a significant challenge.

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Revolutionizing Consumer Electronics with the power of AI Integration

In recent years, the rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized various industries, and the consumer electronics sector is no exception. One of the most prominent and influential technologies is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) development. AI-powered technology, driven by machine learning advancements, has a profound impact on consumer electronics, transforming our interaction with consumer devices/ products.

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Evolution of VLSI Technology and its Applications

Several factors have influenced the evolution of VLSI technology, including advances in semiconductor materials and manufacturing processes, the development of computer-aided design (CAD) tools, and the growing demand for high-performance electronic systems which includes VLSI design and verification processes. In this article, we will explore the evolution of VLSI technology and its application in the modern world.

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Push-Button NoCs for SoCs

Today’s system-on-chip (SoC) devices may be composed of hundreds of functional blocks known as intellectual property (IP) blocks. Each of these IPs can contain hundreds of millions of transistors. Standard IPs like processors, memory, codecs and communication functions are usually acquired from third-party vendors.