10.3.1 - What is Hardware Emulation?
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What is hardware emulation?
💡 Hint: Think about how software simulations differ.
Name one benefit of hardware emulation.
💡 Hint: Consider why we need faster methods.
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What is the primary purpose of hardware emulation?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens before the actual chip is created.
True or False: Hardware emulators are best for small-scale designs.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the capabilities of emulators vs. prototyping.
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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.
Analyze the cost implications of choosing emulation over FPGA prototyping for a large project.
💡 Hint: Reflect on long-term benefits versus initial investment.
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