Booting ROM code on an emulator before tape-out: a practical checklist

Summary

[2–3 paragraph abstract written by the engineer. Explains the problem — ROM code bugs found after tape-out cost a re-spin — and how running boot flows on emulation catches them early.]

[Second paragraph: who this paper is for, and what environment it assumes.]

What you'll learn

• [Key takeaway 1 — e.g. which boot paths to exercise first]
• [Key takeaway 2 — e.g. making emulation runs debuggable]
• [Key takeaway 3 — e.g. a sign-off checklist before tape-out]