7.2 - Functional Verification in VLSI
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary goal of functional verification?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means for a circuit to work correctly.
Name one of the simulation levels used in functional verification.
💡 Hint: All levels start with RTL.
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What is the main purpose of functional verification?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of functional verification.
True or False: Testbenches are used to apply inputs and observe outputs.
💡 Hint: Think about how we verify circuit performance.
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A design has passed RTL simulation but fails gate-level simulation. What might be the cause?
💡 Hint: Consider the transition between high-level descriptions and actual implementation.
Explain how formal verification could be utilized to confirm safety conditions in a critical control system.
💡 Hint: Focus on how mathematical proofs ensure reliability.
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