Protocols
Protocol
A set of rules governing communication between hardware components, defining signal meanings and sequences.
Detailed Explanation
Protocols specify signals, timing, and behavior for interoperability. They define how to start/end transactions, transfer data, handle errors, and coordinate multiple agents. Well-designed protocols are unambiguous, efficient, and extensible.
Protocol compliance is verified through simulation with protocol checkers and formal verification. Protocol bugs cause interoperability failures, data corruption, or deadlock.