Practice Basic Testbench Structure - 3.7.1 | 3. Verilog-Based RTL Design | SOC Design 1: Design & Verification
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Basic Testbench Structure

3.7.1 - Basic Testbench Structure

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of a testbench in Verilog?

💡 Hint: Think about verification methods.

Question 2 Easy

What signal types would you use for inputs and outputs in a testbench?

💡 Hint: Recall the basic signal types in Verilog.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of a testbench in Verilog?

A) To create the design.
B) To validate the DUT.
C) To synthesize the design.

💡 Hint: Think about the verification process.

Question 2

True or False: The testbench can be considered a separate module from the DUT.

True
False

💡 Hint: Look back at the structure of a testbench.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a testbench for a 4-bit adder module. Include clock generation, stimulus for adding numbers, and output monitoring.

💡 Hint: Think about how specific inputs will create the expected output.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a testbench that includes error checking for a state machine. Ensure it monitors unexpected states.

💡 Hint: Consider how to define valid states and what unexpected values might be.

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