10.3.1. What is Hardware Emulation?

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is hardware emulation?

   Hint

   Think about how software simulations differ.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of hardware emulation.

   Hint

   Consider why we need faster methods.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of hardware emulation?

   • Design creation
   • Design simulation
   • Design manufacturing

   Hint

   Consider what happens before the actual chip is created.

4. 4.

   True or False: Hardware emulators are best for small-scale designs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on the capabilities of emulators vs. prototyping.

5. 5.

   Devise a testing strategy using hardware emulation for a new SoC that includes digital and analog designs.

   Hint

   Consider each component's role and the capabilities of various emulators.

6. 6.

   Analyze the cost implications of choosing emulation over FPGA prototyping for a large project.

   Hint

   Reflect on long-term benefits versus initial investment.