8 - Application of Formal Methods in RTL Verification
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What are formal methods?
💡 Hint: Think about how they are different from simulation.
Define equivalence checking.
💡 Hint: Consider what changes might happen in synthesis.
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What are formal methods primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how they ensure designs meet specifications.
True or False: Equivalence checking can identify changes during synthesis.
💡 Hint: Remember what equivalence checking compares.
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Discuss how you would apply both equivalence checking and property checking in a hypothetical chip design project. What steps would you take?
💡 Hint: Focus on the sequential steps post-design synthesis.
You are faced with a design that has a significant state explosion problem. Describe a possible approach using abstraction or partitioning to navigate this issue.
💡 Hint: Consider what kind of detail can be omitted while maintaining correctness.
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