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1. What is the Virtual Platform package?
2. Who needs the Virtual Platform Package?
3. Why is the Virtual Platform important?
4. Who can get copies of the Virtual Platform?
5. How do I get copies of the Virtual Platform?
6. What standards are the Virtual Platform based on?
7. What is the significance of the OSCI Standard with respect to OCP-IP's Virtual
Platform?
8. How do I install the Virtual Platform?


1: What is the Virtual Platform package?
A: System-level virtual prototype of a ARM 9 based SoC created by using OCP-IP Modeling Kit. It is able to boot Linux operating system and can be used for embedded software development.
2: Who needs the Virtual Platform Package?
A: The platform can be used by IP vendors to try out the models of their IP blocks and run the software stack / device driver. The System on Chip (SoC) companies can use this platform as the base to create the virtual platform of their own SoC.
3: Why is the Virtual Platform important?
A: It helps the SoC companies and IP companies to quick start their ESL activity. It can be used by universities and research institutes to conduct the research in ESL domain.
4: Who can get copies of the Virtual Platform?
A: The Virtual Platform Demo is available to BOTH OCP-IP Members and Non-Members alike. It is available at: http://www.ocpip.org/vp_package.php
5: How do I get copies of the Virtual Platform?
A: Simply complete the basic contact information requested at http://www.ocpip.org/vp_package.php and click accept to download your copy.
6: What standards are the Virtual Platform based on?
A: SystemC, OSCI TLM2.0, OCP-IP Modeling Kit
7: What is the significance of the OSCI Standard with respect to OCP-IP's Virtual Platform?
A: The peripheral models are created by using OSCI SystemC and OCPIP Modeling Kit. The OCP-IP Modeling Kit extends the OSCI TLM2.0 for OCP protocol.
8: How do I install the Virtual Platform?
A: Simply complete the basic contact information below and click accept to download your copy. When your download is complete, README and usage guidelines for the Virtual Platform are contained within your personal copy of the downloaded package.