Reference Design (公版) - Founders Edition (公版)

Reference Design (公版) - Founders Edition (公版)

1. Reference Design - 公版

Reference design refers to a technical blueprint of a system that is intended for others to copy. It contains the essential elements of the system; however, third parties may enhance or modify the design as required. When discussing computer designs, the concept is generally known as a reference platform.
参考设计是指系统的技术蓝图，供其他人复制。它包含系统的基本要素。但是，第三方可以根据需要增强或修改设计。在讨论计算机设计时，该概念通常被称为参考平台。

The main purpose of reference design is to support companies in development of next generation products using latest technologies. The reference product is proof of the platform concept and is usually targeted for specific applications. Reference design packages enable a fast track to market thereby cutting costs and reducing risk in the customer’s integration project.
参考设计的主要目的是支持公司使用最新技术开发下一代产品。参考产品是平台概念的证明，通常针对特定应用。参考设计包可以快速进入市场，从而降低成本并降低客户集成项目的风险。

As the predominant customer for reference designs are OEM’s, many reference designs are created by technology component vendors, whether hardware or software, as a means to increase the likelihood that their product will be designed into the OEM’s product, giving them a competitive advantage.
由于参考设计的主要客户是 OEM，许多参考设计由技术组件供应商 (无论是硬件还是软件) 创建，作为增加其产品设计到 OEM 产品中的可能性的手段，从而为他们提供竞争优势。

original equipment manufacturer，OEM：原始设备制造商

2. Founders Edition - 公版