A Modular and Distributed Setup for Power and Performance Analysis of Multi-Processor System-on-Chip at Electronic System Level

5G brings innovation challenges for the spectra of computing and connectivity technology. Cellular modems, in particular, have to support various services and applications requiring low to high data rates. Therefore, the co-optimization of power and performance for architecture along circuit design is inevitable. In order to meet this challenge, this work presents a modular and distributed setup. It first separates functionality from architecture, and second, the way a power database is attached and integrated makes it practical. A simple use-case presented for the network processor demonstrates the effectiveness of the setup/methodology.