Practice Equivalence Checking - 8.4.1 | 8. Model Checking and Formal Verification Techniques | CAD for VLSI
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Equivalence Checking

8.4.1 - Equivalence Checking

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Question 1 Easy

Define equivalence checking.

💡 Hint: What does functional equivalence mean?

Question 2 Easy

What does BDD stand for?

💡 Hint: It’s a tool used in equivalence checking.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of equivalence checking?

To confirm design functionality
To check two representations are equivalent
To simulate design under various conditions

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between representations.

Question 2

True or False: BDDs help in simplifying Boolean functions for easier comparison.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what makes BDDs useful.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a small combinational circuit with two different representations. Explain how you would verify their equivalence using BDDs.

💡 Hint: Focus on the steps for creating BDDs and the comparison process.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the potential consequences if equivalence checking fails during the synthesis process.

💡 Hint: Consider the impacts on overall design integrity.

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