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

7.3.1 - Equivalence Checking

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Question 1 Easy

What is equivalence checking?

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of comparing designs.

Question 2 Easy

Name one tool used for equivalence checking.

💡 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

💡 Hint: Think about functional aspects of the designs.

Question 2

Equivalence Checking guarantees that...

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the core purpose of this verification.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

💡 Hint: Reflect on what happens when expected behaviors change.

Challenge 2 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Think of verification strategies that support thorough checking.

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