Verification Tools

Summary

In this chapter, I described different kinds of tools that can be used in a verification process. Each is used to verify a different aspect of the design and identify different types of errors. Linting tools find problems created by using questionable constructs. Simulators exercise your design to find functional errors. Waveform viewers display your simulation results in a familiar graphical presentation. Code coverage analysis helps you determine the thoroughness of your testbenches. Revision control and issue tracking systems help manage your design data. Metrics produced by these tools allow management to keep informed on the progress of a project and to measure productivity gains.