Practice Equivalence Checking - 7.3.1 | 7. RTL Verification using Formal Methods | SOC Design 1: Design & Verification
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is equivalence checking?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the purpose of comparing designs.

Question 2

Easy

Name one tool used for equivalence checking.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the tools discussed in class.

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Question 1

What does equivalence checking verify?

  • If two designs are functionally identical
  • If designs are aesthetically similar
  • If designs use the same logic gates

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about functional aspects of the designs.

Question 2

Equivalence Checking guarantees that...

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the core purpose of this verification.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a scenario where after synthesis, an equivalence checker fails to find equivalence between RTL and gate-level netlist. Discuss potential issues that might arise in the final product.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on what happens when expected behaviors change.

Question 2

Describe how you would approach a situation where a tool claimed equivalence but concerns were raised about specific edge cases potentially not being addressed.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of verification strategies that support thorough checking.

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