The definition of every pin and interface of an analog or mixed-signal block, including electrical type, supply domain, signal levels and connection rules.
Specification Work product in the Hard IP lifecycle and the Analog and mixed-signal lifecycle
It is the agreement between the AMS block and the SoC or package, so pins are connected correctly, loaded within their limits and kept away from noisy nets. Errors in it show up at integration or in silicon.
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