Fully integrated device software delivers major cost savings and speeds time-to-market for communications OEMs.

Communications OEMs have traditionally developed network systems by first selecting component hardware based on user plane considerations then programming and debugging software in a lengthy process. Today system-on-chip (SoC) device architectures utilize integrated software and firmware to incorporate a wide range of functionality in a single chip, simplifying device-to-host interfacing and system development. This paper describes how the SoC approach impacts the component vendor's product philosophy and enables design project optimization while quantifying how SoCs can help OEMs achieve faster time-to-market and dramatic savings in project costs.

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