Paul Graykowski, Senior Technical Marketing Manager at Arteris IP authored this Semiconductor Engineering article:

Optimizing NoC-Based Designs

May 5th, 2022 - By Paul Graykowski

Further optimization of RTL repartitioning with switching from crossbar interconnects to NoCs.

Semiconductor development is currently in a phase of rapid evolution driven by the combination of new technologies and methodologies. The technique of combining multiple functions into systems-on-chips (SoCs) is continuing to grow in complexity. Rapid advancement in new technologies for market segments like data centers, robotics, ADAS and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) are resulting in a new breed of SoCs. These fields demand designs that are maximized for both power and performance efficiency. Designers are finding that networks-on-chip (NoCs) provide the enabling technology to meet this demand and are accelerating the move away from crossbar interconnect technology.

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This Electronic Design article, 'Making ISO 26262 Traceability Practical', covers Arteris IP's Harmony Trace in this piece authored by Paul Graykowski, Senior Technical Marketing Manager. 

March 4 , 2021 - By Paul Graykowski

The ISO 26262 standard states that functional-safety assessors should consider if requirements management, including bidirectional traceability, is adequately implemented. The standard doesn’t specify how an assessor should go about accomplishing this task. However, it’s reasonable to assume that a limited subset of connections between requirements and implementation probably doesn’t rise to the expectation.

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Guillaume Boillet, Senior Director of Product Management at Arteris IP authored this Semiconductor Engineering article:

Where Do Memory Maps Come From?

March 3rd, 2022 - By Guillaume Boillet

Ensuring software can accurately address hardware.

A memory map is the bridge between a system-on-chip (SoC) and the firmware and software that is executed on it. Engineers may assume the map automatically appears, but the reality is much more involved. The union of hardware (HW) and software (SW) demands both planning and compromise. The outcome of this merger will not be fully realized until the magical day when the system comes to life.

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Paul Graykowski, Senior Technical Marketing Manager at Arteris IP authored this Design & Reuse article:

Traceability for Embedded Systems

February 3rd, 2022 - By Paul Graykowski

Maintaining connection between requirements and implementation is where traceability for embedded systems can show value. 

In an embedded system, the hardware/software interface (HSI) is a representation of requirements between hardware and software development teams. This description elaborates a huge wealth of detail in memory and IP register offsets, bitfields and detailed behavior specifications. In this representation, at least some aspects must be met precisely. This expectation is especially important because many designs must work with legacy software, not only to minimize development time but also to preserve reliability. A new device replacing one from a different vendor must often mirror all or most of the original HSI. In this context, capturing those requirements and using traceability to track compliance through development becomes a clear advantage.

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