Hybrid functional verification methodology for video/audio SoC

Functional verification (namely early verification of multimedia processing capabilities) is one of the main challenges in developing SoC-based products, such as consumer electronic devices and portables that incorporate complex audio and video interfaces. Due to rising design complexity, increasingly intricate hardware/software interactions and rising demand for lower power operation are putting pressure on SoC functional verification strategies. These trends are the threats to SoC predictability and product development schedules. In this paper I am discussing hybrid functional verification methodology well suited for Video/Audio SoC.