4.2.1 - Types of Digital IPs
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What is a microprocessor core?
💡 Hint: Think about the brain of a computer.
Name one type of memory controller.
💡 Hint: Consider different memory technologies you have learned.
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What is the main function of a microprocessor core in an SoC?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you run a program.
True or False: Accelerators are designed to take on general-purpose computing tasks.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of accelerators.
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Design a hypothetical SoC using different types of digital IPs. Explain the roles of each component and how they interact.
💡 Hint: Consider what tasks different IPs handle and how they connect.
Critically evaluate the potential performance trade-offs when integrating multiple digital IPs into an SoC.
💡 Hint: Think about how optimal performance needs to be balanced against heat and power consumption.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- System on Chip (SoC) Overview
- ARM Cortex Processor
- RISC-V: An Open-Source Hardware Instruction Set Architecture
- DDR Memory Technology
- Understanding Peripheral Interfaces
- The Role of Accelerators in SoC Designs
- Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe)
- Communication Protocols in Embedded Design
- Introduction to USB Technology
- I2C Basics and Applications