Formal Verification versus Simulation

Is simulation still a viable option for functional verification? Simulation is a popular verification technique to identify bugs in hardware, because it scales even for very large and complex designs. However, checking the design behaviour for every possible input sequence is infeasible even for relatively small designs.  This shortcomming cannot be repaired by using coverage metrics …

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Why formal verification is important for semiconductor development

Why is Formal Verification important for semiconductor development? Formal verification is an essential part of semiconductor development, and to increase your knowledge-level in that area is important for several reasons: 1️⃣ Increasing design reliability: Semiconductor devices are becoming increasingly complex, with billions of transistors on a single chip. Formal verification techniques can ensure that the …

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