TITEL

IP reuse - Moving to more scalable, flexible and generic solutions

SPREKER

Thierry Pauwels, Field application engineer, Barco Silex

ABSTRACT

IP reuse is a powerful way of reducing design time and risks. However in practice, selecting and integrating third party’s IP remains a complex challenge. The main concerns are well known and are multiple: functionalities and capabilities are not in line with expectations, performances during in-system integration are very unpredictable, quality of deliverables and documentation, and ease-of-use.

How should the next generation of smart  IP look like and differ from traditional IP?

– Scalability, flexibility and portability: a big challenge requiring some extra efforts at the beginning of implementation. Thinking ahead – from the definition of the specification to the details of implementation - is of course a key element for IP definition and design.

– All-in-one solutions: what are the benefits for the customer?

– More performances and capabilities? How to keep power and silicon footprint as low and small as possible?

– Reducing design time with easy-to-use solutions.

– How to implement algorithms onto hardware? How to get the efficiency of hardware and the flexibility of software with ‘smart engines’?

– Moving to application-oriented platforms including more functionalities

– Methodology of validation

The goal of this presentation is to give an overview of key principles, techniques and concepts that can make IP reuse successful. All topics will be illustrated on the base of both AES and PK Crypto Engines developed at Barco-Silex

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