Term · Business & Market
Platform
A reusable hardware and software base, comprising a core architecture, IP set, software stack and toolchain, from which multiple products are derived. Platform thinking shifts competition from single chips to ecosystems.
- Also known as
- Product platform
- Type
- Term
- Domain
- Business & Market, Product lifecycle
Notes
Customers value platform continuity because it lets them reuse drivers and certification across generations.
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