Virtual components application and customization

Despite the growing pain for their integration in today´s designs, virtual components are on the way to take a key part in developing the systems-on-a-chip required for the next generation of communication products. The customers´ need for assistance in the IP application and customization raises the promise for a fruitful business, based on service and dedicated support. New resources must be allocated by virtual component developers a/o providers, ASIC providers, and dedicated independent companies, so as to serve at best the customers´ expectations.