Using Virtual Platforms for Firmware Verification
About the Authors
Abstract
Agenda
The SoC Developer’s Challenge
The IP Developer’s Challenge
The Problem at Hand
The Solution: Virtual Platforms
Early Hardware models for Software Development and Validation
Virtual Platform HW/SW Debug
How to Build It
RTL + Firmware: How to Make It Fast
How Does All This Help Verify Firmware?
Platform Example: PCIe
Platform Example: DDR DRAM
Platform Example: Gig Ethernet MAC
Conclusion: Time Saved