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Where Software Meets Silicon: A Digital Twin Playbook

EE Times Current · 4 Sept 2026 · 23m

What this episode covers

VJ Chobisa, Senior Director at Siemens EDA, explains how digital twins and virtual platforms enable early software-hardware co-development to address system-level verification challenges in massive designs. He details the transition from architectural exploration to emulation and FPGA prototyping, highlighting how connected platforms help teams find power, performance, and DFT issues before tapeout. Chobisa argues that digital twins extend beyond electronics to model entire systems, such as automotive scenarios involving sensors and actuators, ensuring safety and reliability in complex products.

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