6.2.1. Functional Simulation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary purpose of functional simulation?

   Hint

   Think about the importance of testing for expected outputs.

2. 2.

   Name a commonly used tool for functional simulation.

   Hint

   Consider tools used for testing hardware descriptions.

3. 3.

   What is the main function of functional simulation in RTL verification?

   • To confirm timing specifications
   • To verify design logic
   • To generate automatic reports

   Hint

   Focus on what functional simulation specifically aims to achieve.

4. 4.

   True or False: Functional simulation does not ensure logical correctness.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the purpose of functional simulation.

5. 5.

   Design a simple testbench for a 4-bit binary counter in Verilog, including clock generation and reset functionality.

   Hint

   Think about how a counter behaves with resets and clock ticks.

6. 6.

   Explain how you would modify a testbench to increase coverage for edge cases in a design.

   Hint

   Consider boundary values and unexpected conditions in your designs.