7.3.1 - Equivalence Checking
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What is equivalence checking?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of comparing designs.
Name one tool used for equivalence checking.
💡 Hint: Recall the tools discussed in class.
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What does equivalence checking verify?
💡 Hint: Think about functional aspects of the designs.
Equivalence Checking guarantees that...
💡 Hint: Recall the core purpose of this verification.
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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.
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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