The meaning of “system on a chip” (SoC) as it relates to design methodology has been debated for years. The ability to put complete systems on a single IC and design with subsystems has introduced ...

As naval architects and marine engineers we are familiar with the design spiral. While design is not truly a spiral, we use the concept to remind ourselves that all pieces of a ship design interact.

Designers need macro models that can precisely and accurately predict the behavior of an actual device. Spice macro models have continued to evolve over the past decade, and new models allow users to ...