8.4.3 - Assertion-Based Verification
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What is an assertion in the context of VLSI design?
💡 Hint: Think about conditions that need to be met for correct design behavior.
What role does temporal logic play in assertion-based verification?
💡 Hint: Consider how we describe behaviors over time.
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What are assertions used for in circuit design?
💡 Hint: Consider what is verified during simulation.
True or False: Temporal logic can describe how the state of a system changes over time.
💡 Hint: Think about the defining feature of temporal logic.
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Write an assertion in SystemVerilog that checks if a reset signal is held for more than two clock cycles, during which the circuit's output must remain low.
💡 Hint: Focus on the conditions before and after the reset signal.
Explain how using assertions can change the debugging process in VLSI design.
💡 Hint: Consider the timing of error discovery and its implications.
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