The SoC Management technology by Sondrel is a comprehensive suite dedicated to the oversight of system start-up processes, along with clock and reset control, and handling of power domains. Central to this suite is the Power Management Unit (PMU) which oversees the SoC's initialisation, allowing for dynamic software-controlled power-ups and shutdowns of digital domains. It is proficient in reset management and addresses system faults by deploying preventive measures like shifting the system to 'Safe-Mode' during functional safety anomalies.
Another component, the Universal Reset Generator (URG), serves an essential role in reset management tailored to the intricate logic systems within an SoC. The URG is designed to be lightweight yet scalable, facilitating multiple instances across multi-power-domain SoCs for intricate reset control. Its adaptable design leads to effective reset sequencing without compromising on complexity handling, stemming from a variety of hardware and software-driven events.
Complementing these is the Universal Clock Generator (UCG), tasked with the meticulous management of on-chip clock systems. Accommodating numerous clock sources, the UCG enables the independent configuration of up to 128 clocking channels. It includes mechanisms for design safety and reliability, enabling fault detection in clock sources to maintain system stability. By incorporating such nuanced and flexible technologies, Sondrel's SoC Management suite stands as an integral solution for managing complex chip architecture systems.
