Understanding Impedance: The Basics and Its Role in Circuit Design Impedance is a fundamental yet often misunderstood concept in electronics, commonly confused with simple resistance. At its core, impedance is defined as the ratio of voltage to current at a specific point in a structure or circuit. The term “impedance” itself suggests obstruction or hindrance,…
SystemC was originally designed for detailed net-level hardware modeling but is now primarily used for various purposes, including: Two Coding Styles The Open SystemC Initiative (OSCI) recommended two coding styles: 1.0 and 2.0. While the 1.0 standard is somewhat easier to understand, the 2.0 standard is now more widely adopted due to its enhanced interoperability….
An SoC combines hardware and software to communicate with the outside world through various interfaces. Ideally, the design process for an SoC would involve a modeling system that supports all stages from design input to manufacturing. However, it’s practically impossible to model an entire SoC in detail and simulate the operating system booting within a…