Planning a Successful SOC: Activities Beyond Actual Design
摘要
This guest chapter delves into the crucial non-design aspects necessary for a successful System-on-Chip (SOC) project. It emphasizes key considerations such as technology selection, packaging strategies, and cost structures, including Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and per-unit pricing, which directly impact the viability of a product. The chapter also covers testing methodologies to ensure high-yield manufacturing and the selection of third-party Intellectual Property (IP) to optimize time-to-market. Additionally, it highlights the importance of reference designs in validating the SOC, facilitating software development, and enabling customer adoption. By addressing these factors early in the process, SOC teams can significantly enhance the commercial and technical success of their designs.