System On A Chip Design

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This course will provide an overview of the components of system on a chip (SOC) design from initial technology and architectural choices, to hardware/software design techniques (e.g., data/control flow modeling and implementation, embedded cores and coprocessors, hardware/software communication), as well as SOC implementation issues (e.g., performance, core selection, on-chip communication networks, power management, package constraints, and cost). Also covered are SOC design and implementation processes (e.g., functional integration, simulation, clocking strategies, timing, design for test, and debug strategies). Lecture portion meets with EECE 438. Extra assignments, and/or final project will be required at the graduate level. Prerequisites: EECE 315 and 287. Offered every spring semester.