| Abstract | Platform-based development (PBD) aims to continuously add new value in
both cases of incremental development and product planning based
development. By adding new technology to previously existing technology
and by storing the technologies as reusable assets, PBD enables high
quality, low cost, and short turnaround time development. Furthermore,
PBD allows target-oriented development where we can select and
concentrate technology to eliminate unnecessary development.
In order to execute effective PBD, it is important to introduce the firm
layer structuring of digital/analog technology so that individual
professionals in independent layer can maximize their efficiency without
any restraint. The act of layer structuring is nothing but the
architectural design of the development methodology. Thus, it's no
exaggeration to say that success in business profitability management
directly depends on the presence of the good architect.
The important thing in the next stage is to optimize the design process
by investing in computer resources. For example, it is necessary to
thoroughly adapt simulation technology to the development of high
quality imaging technology, embedded system (hardware/software)
technology, or communication technology. The quantitative evaluation
from the early design phase and the workflow based on the accumulated
design know-how (IP, methodology) will accelerate technology innovation
and strengthen the platform even further. Eventually, management can
directly obtain absolute advantage of large-scale system design
effectiveness. |