Managing IP Subsystems at the System LevelChipStart LLC
Semico Research estimates that over 50 IP cores are present on average in SoCs being developed today. As a result, more SoCs contain distributed computing, multicore architectures. These topologies are making it increasingly difficult to manage power, security, error-recovery and even boot sequencing. No one IP core can easily be given enough accessibility and control to manage the other cores without complicating the architecture. And with many software operating systems and applications on the single SoC, synchronizing their states with their support hardware is also becoming complex.
Solutions designed in-house often result in adding some combination of extra logic and additional software development to manage the system tasks. These solutions are often designed and tested specifically for the SoC configuration. As complexities grow, significant cost and verification risks are now escalating from the need to redesign and re-verify these solutions for each new chip development project.
SSM represents a unique “subsystem” alternative which decouples the system management from the specific design, promoting high reuse and faster hardware-software integration. SSM creates virtualization in the SoC architecture.
Hardware level virtualization comes from SSM’s ability to operate as a self contained unit independent from the other SoC components. SSM connects to the other IP cores using a simple hardware bus scheme. SSM utilizes commands sent to it by any source to execute the necessary signal level transitions that change an IP cores’ operation state. Software virtualization comes from SSMs ability to synchronize software and hardware states as it is performing the hardware level tasks. SSM provides API’s and a kernel which is hosted on SSMs hardware core. Drivers are connected to other software on the SoC, which communicates the status of the hardware state changes. SSM can also take command directives directly from the software through the drivers.
Says Rich Wawryzniak, Senior Analyst, Semico Research, “Virtualizing system management using a subsystem approach creates real economies when measuring the development costs for complex SoCs. Since these costs are multiplying from both hardware and software complexity growth, the need for modular SoC architectures that effects both hardware and software development dictates the need for these subsystems.”
TekStart LLC is a venture capital firm that provides interim sales, marketing, and business development services to hardware, semiconductor, and software startups. It aims to accelerate these companies' time to market and revenue generation. TekStart works with startups through three stages: orienting them with their first customers and funding, pioneering by helping them expand sales and markets, and conquering by institutionalizing processes to achieve scale. The firm's team leverages over 100 years of experience to serve as interim chief business officers for its clients.
The SoC System Manager Subsystem (SSM) is a semiconductor IP subsystem that offers global system management control of an SoC based on software policies. The SSM consists of an SSM Controller, SSM MCBs that connect to each IP block, and an SSM control plane. Software policies define system functions and are loaded into the SSM Controller which executes the policies by sending commands to the SSM MCBs to control the IP blocks. This provides a way to link global hardware state management with embedded software operation.
Chipstart SoC System Manager (SSM) Non-NDA OverviewChipStart LLC
As complex SoCs continue to evolve towards platforms capable of supporting thousands of applications, so is the complexity of architecting, testing and assuring the multitude of hardware state changes on the SoC that grow at an exponential rate because of the multicore nature of SoCs and the programmable processors used on them.
The paper submitted and this presentation focuses on the growing challenges of management boot and reset sequencing, error recovery, and even power and security management which we combined to call system management, and how system management can be optimized under very complex operations.
Managing IP Subsystems at the System LevelChipStart LLC
Semico Research estimates that over 50 IP cores are present on average in SoCs being developed today. As a result, more SoCs contain distributed computing, multicore architectures. These topologies are making it increasingly difficult to manage power, security, error-recovery and even boot sequencing. No one IP core can easily be given enough accessibility and control to manage the other cores without complicating the architecture. And with many software operating systems and applications on the single SoC, synchronizing their states with their support hardware is also becoming complex.
Solutions designed in-house often result in adding some combination of extra logic and additional software development to manage the system tasks. These solutions are often designed and tested specifically for the SoC configuration. As complexities grow, significant cost and verification risks are now escalating from the need to redesign and re-verify these solutions for each new chip development project.
SSM represents a unique “subsystem” alternative which decouples the system management from the specific design, promoting high reuse and faster hardware-software integration. SSM creates virtualization in the SoC architecture.
Hardware level virtualization comes from SSM’s ability to operate as a self contained unit independent from the other SoC components. SSM connects to the other IP cores using a simple hardware bus scheme. SSM utilizes commands sent to it by any source to execute the necessary signal level transitions that change an IP cores’ operation state. Software virtualization comes from SSMs ability to synchronize software and hardware states as it is performing the hardware level tasks. SSM provides API’s and a kernel which is hosted on SSMs hardware core. Drivers are connected to other software on the SoC, which communicates the status of the hardware state changes. SSM can also take command directives directly from the software through the drivers.
Says Rich Wawryzniak, Senior Analyst, Semico Research, “Virtualizing system management using a subsystem approach creates real economies when measuring the development costs for complex SoCs. Since these costs are multiplying from both hardware and software complexity growth, the need for modular SoC architectures that effects both hardware and software development dictates the need for these subsystems.”
TekStart LLC is a venture capital firm that provides interim sales, marketing, and business development services to hardware, semiconductor, and software startups. It aims to accelerate these companies' time to market and revenue generation. TekStart works with startups through three stages: orienting them with their first customers and funding, pioneering by helping them expand sales and markets, and conquering by institutionalizing processes to achieve scale. The firm's team leverages over 100 years of experience to serve as interim chief business officers for its clients.
The SoC System Manager Subsystem (SSM) is a semiconductor IP subsystem that offers global system management control of an SoC based on software policies. The SSM consists of an SSM Controller, SSM MCBs that connect to each IP block, and an SSM control plane. Software policies define system functions and are loaded into the SSM Controller which executes the policies by sending commands to the SSM MCBs to control the IP blocks. This provides a way to link global hardware state management with embedded software operation.
Chipstart SoC System Manager (SSM) Non-NDA OverviewChipStart LLC
As complex SoCs continue to evolve towards platforms capable of supporting thousands of applications, so is the complexity of architecting, testing and assuring the multitude of hardware state changes on the SoC that grow at an exponential rate because of the multicore nature of SoCs and the programmable processors used on them.
The paper submitted and this presentation focuses on the growing challenges of management boot and reset sequencing, error recovery, and even power and security management which we combined to call system management, and how system management can be optimized under very complex operations.
SoC System Manager white paper delivered for the IP-SOC Conference in Grenoble, France (November 2010).
One of the key challenges associated with designing SoC system management schemes stems from the growing number of programmable devices on-chip. Programmable devices exponentially increase the number of combination's of software operations that drive hardware state changes in real time. This in turn complicates system level testing in order to achieve reasonable test coverage. Optimizing the SoC design for a single operating system provides little relief, because the diversity of applications running on the SoC continues to multiply the testing complexities at the system level.
This paper will discuss design considerations and compare and contrast three system management architectures. The first is an ad hoc system management, which is comprised of combination's of hardware and software elements that serve a dual purpose, one being normal operation, and one for system management. The second is including system management as part of the on-chip interconnects implementation. The third architecture introduces a control plane approach for system management which complements the data centric global interconnect.
The document describes a System System Manager (SSM) that provides a centralized mechanism for initializing and controlling modules in a system on chip (SoC). The SSM controller executes scripts that allow it to power on modules, download code, and communicate with modules through mailboxes. This allows for structured and coordinated boot and control of the overall SoC.
ChipStart is a global semiconductor intellectual property (IP) solutions company headquartered in Palo Alto, California. ChipStart provides sales, marketing, and support engagement solutions for companies that commerce third party semiconductor intellectual property. ChipStart is also a developer of high-quality, highly-differentiated, pre-verified IP subsystem solutions, macros, analog/mixed-signal (AMS) foundry services, and related design services for ASIC and fabless semiconductor companies.
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2. When Converse outsourced production to India, it helped cut costs but hurt the brand by losing the "Made in USA" element. The document discusses the risks and benefits of this move.
3. The sources of brand equity for Converse and Chuck Taylor shoes included developing new brand elements, personalized marketing, and leveraging secondary associations to create brand equity.
Sony is betting heavily on Blu-ray as the dominant high-definition DVD format. Currently, Blu-ray and HD DVD are in the growth stage of the product life cycle. As sales increase, strategies will need to shift from early promotion and distribution to maintaining market share against competitors through brand differentiation, product extensions, and competitive pricing. In five years, the main competitors are expected to shift from physical formats like Blu-ray and HD DVD to streaming services delivered over IPTV, satellite, 3G networks, and other internet technologies.
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SoC System Manager white paper delivered for the IP-SOC Conference in Grenoble, France (November 2010).
One of the key challenges associated with designing SoC system management schemes stems from the growing number of programmable devices on-chip. Programmable devices exponentially increase the number of combination's of software operations that drive hardware state changes in real time. This in turn complicates system level testing in order to achieve reasonable test coverage. Optimizing the SoC design for a single operating system provides little relief, because the diversity of applications running on the SoC continues to multiply the testing complexities at the system level.
This paper will discuss design considerations and compare and contrast three system management architectures. The first is an ad hoc system management, which is comprised of combination's of hardware and software elements that serve a dual purpose, one being normal operation, and one for system management. The second is including system management as part of the on-chip interconnects implementation. The third architecture introduces a control plane approach for system management which complements the data centric global interconnect.
The document describes a System System Manager (SSM) that provides a centralized mechanism for initializing and controlling modules in a system on chip (SoC). The SSM controller executes scripts that allow it to power on modules, download code, and communicate with modules through mailboxes. This allows for structured and coordinated boot and control of the overall SoC.
ChipStart is a global semiconductor intellectual property (IP) solutions company headquartered in Palo Alto, California. ChipStart provides sales, marketing, and support engagement solutions for companies that commerce third party semiconductor intellectual property. ChipStart is also a developer of high-quality, highly-differentiated, pre-verified IP subsystem solutions, macros, analog/mixed-signal (AMS) foundry services, and related design services for ASIC and fabless semiconductor companies.
The document summarizes the growth of the retail industry in India. It states that retail accounts for over 10% of India's GDP and 8% of employment. Modern retail has expanded rapidly in India through large retail chains and shopping malls. This growth is driven by demand from India's young population, trade liberalization policies, and rising incomes. Several major retail companies are aggressively expanding their operations through new stores. The retail boom is seen positively by many Indians as a sign of progress, though it may negatively impact small, traditional retailers.
The document discusses the development of a new product called Minto to replace the existing product Sosyo. It analyzes Sosyo's stage in the product lifecycle as introduction with low sales, high costs and negative profits. It then outlines steps to develop Minto, including adding mint flavor, different colors and a diet version. Market research on Sosyo found preferences for taste, availability and awareness. The marketing strategy for Minto involves targeting students, positioning as refreshing and stress-relieving. Sales goals and budgets are projected along with the marketing mix and brand elements.
1. The document discusses the core, actual, and augmented benefits of the Converse Chuck Taylor shoe. The core benefit is the brand name and design, while actual benefits include quality and packaging. Augmented benefits are extended warranties and after-sales service.
2. When Converse outsourced production to India, it helped cut costs but hurt the brand by losing the "Made in USA" element. The document discusses the risks and benefits of this move.
3. The sources of brand equity for Converse and Chuck Taylor shoes included developing new brand elements, personalized marketing, and leveraging secondary associations to create brand equity.
Sony is betting heavily on Blu-ray as the dominant high-definition DVD format. Currently, Blu-ray and HD DVD are in the growth stage of the product life cycle. As sales increase, strategies will need to shift from early promotion and distribution to maintaining market share against competitors through brand differentiation, product extensions, and competitive pricing. In five years, the main competitors are expected to shift from physical formats like Blu-ray and HD DVD to streaming services delivered over IPTV, satellite, 3G networks, and other internet technologies.
Father Barkett wrote a letter of support for CourtVision International and its GameChangers conflict resolution program. CourtVision uses sports to educate and empower youth, teaching them to transform conflict in their communities. Its GameChangers program uses basketball and classroom lessons over one week to build conflict resolution skills like inclusion and fair play. CourtVision conducted the program at the juvenile facility where Father Barkett works, and the students benefited with reduced negative behavior and increased communication and problem-solving abilities. Father Barkett fully supports CourtVision's efforts to help more youth in detention centers.
Wie werde ich zum Employer of Choice? Werbung in eigener Sache gewinnt zunehmend an Bedeutung – Onlineportale bieten hierzu optimale wie kostengünstige Möglichkeiten. Die Vortragenden Andrea Starzer und Michael Kohlfürst stehen für die perfekte Kombination aus Human Resource Know – How und Online Marketing. Sie klären die Frage, wie man das Internet gezielt nützen kann, um seine Arbeitgebermarke bestens zu platzieren.
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