6.5 - Best Practices for Simulation-Based Verification
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Practice Questions
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What are testbenches used for in RTL verification?
💡 Hint: Think about the inputs and outputs of the design.
Name one advantage of using assertions in Verilog.
💡 Hint: Recall how assertions function in the design.
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What is the main purpose of a testbench?
💡 Hint: Consider what a testbench is fundamentally used for.
True or False: Assertions only check the output of a design during simulation.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what assertions verify.
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Design a simple testbench in Verilog for a 2-input AND gate, ensuring both directed and random input testing.
💡 Hint: Think about how both types of stimuli could be implemented together.
Reflect on a scenario in which relying solely on statement coverage might compromise design integrity. Create an example that illustrates this flaw.
💡 Hint: Consider different logical branches and their real implications.
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