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USB4 Version 2.0 specification was released by the USB Promoter Group two years back. This specification enables up to 80 Gbps link speed per direction in symmetric mode and 120 Gbps link speed in asymmetric mode.

Here, we take an overview of the low power entry and exit flows in Gen4 link speed and how they have been simplified as compared to that in Gen2/Gen3 link speed.

In Gen4, the low power entry has been made uni…

LEGO^® is the world’s most famous toy brand. The experience of playing with these toys has endured over the years because of the innumerable possibilities they allow us: from simple textbook models to wherever our imagination might take us. We have always been driven by a motivation to reuse modular components in all facets of our lives that enable us to build things better and faster while reducing complexity, allowing…

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, System-on-chip (SoC) designs have become a cornerstone for various applications, from automotive and mobile devices to data centers. These complex systems integrate multiple processors, a multi-level cache hierarchy, and various subsystems that share memory and system resources. However, this open access to shared memory and resources…

From the inception of a circuit board design idea, the decisions made by PCB designers have far-reaching consequences that can greatly affect the manufacturability and quality of the final product. However, reaching the pinnacle of design for manufacturing (DFM) is a complex and dynamic process with multiple challenges.

What role should designing for the environment play? How do you make the design rules effective, but…

In the rapidly evolving Systems on Chips (SoCs) landscape, the need for more efficient, powerful, and scalable solutions is ever-present. The RISC-V architecture, known for its open-source licensing and modular design, has emerged as a beacon of innovation and flexibility in this domain. A pivotal advancement in this area is the integration of coherent RISC-V SoCs facilitated by cutting-edge tools like the Perspec RISC…

Power analysis is one of the important aspects of the IC design flow. In today's era, optimizing power can be a very convoluted and crucial process due to the complex nature of the chip. The designers strive to achieve the best power results efficiently. What's the constraint in achieving this?

Traditionally, the designer would wait till the place and route stage to compute the power accurately. But to make design…