What is spec-driven design? In the digital world it is much easier to answer: digital synthesis. In the analog world, it can mean anything from simply defining specs up front to analog synthesis.

Do you need a design or functional specification? It depends on who your audience is and where you are in the product development cycle. People often confuse the purpose and role of functional ...

Chip design is getting more and more challenging in terms of power, performance, area and IP integration. At the same time, competition and time-to-market are forcing much tighter schedules. The ...

We propose the use of XML for specifying and designing hardware. Many different methods for the specification of hardware designs are in use. The majority of these are based on either closed markup ...

Static analysis of the design during RTL development, to check for design errors and violation of the coding styles leads to shorter design and verification cycle. Design checking has often been ...

Interactive configurators, real-time data access, RFQ automation, expert-guided product selection and error prevention are ...

Fig 1. Now that flat-panel televisions are only millimeters thick, many manufacturers are pushing the amplifiers and speakers out to a soundbar. Fig 2. Specifications for a soundbar design can begin ...

The design, development and delivery of magnetic components for production is a complex process; it involves various organizations, skills and people. The design development process begins once ...