VCS COMPILER1221 AND SIMULATORS VCS .pptx

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1. VCS – VERDI SIMULATION VCS (VERILOG COMPILER SIMULATOR)

2. VCS

3. Verdi

4. Check for tool vcs /Verdi

5. NOVAS_HOME & VERDI_HOME

6. Invoke –VCS Full64 – executes the 64-bit version of vcs lca –limited customer availability of vcs features Kdb - knowledge database : Enables generating Verdi KDB database vcs -full64 full_adder.v - debug_access+all - lca - kdb

7. Invoke Verdi tool for debug Files created after the above command:- novas.fsdb

8. Simv.daidir

9. features of VCS Here are some key features of VCS: Fine-Grained Parallelism (FGP) : VCS natively leverages multicore processors, allowing users to speed up high-activity, long-cycle tests by allocating more cores at runtime. Innovative Features : VCS includes features like  Synopsys Design Constraints (SDC) Verification ,  Intelligent Coverage Optimization (ICO) ,  Dynamic Performance Optimization (DPO) , and  Dynamic Test Loading (DTL) . These innovations enhance the verification process. Native Testbench (NTB) Support : VCS supports testbenches natively. SystemVerilog Compatibility : VCS provides broad SystemVerilog support. Coverage Analysis and Closure : Comprehensive coverage analysis helps assess testbench quality. Integration with Verdi Debug : VCS integrates seamlessly with  Synopsys Verdi® debug , the industry standard for debugging.

10. Verdi Debug and Verification Management Platform Verdi  is an all-encompassing solution designed to streamline and enhance design entry, debug, and verification management. It connects to the popular signal database (FSDB) and empowers users to plan, execute, and determine coverage of simulation regressions. Verdi offers world-class debug capabilities, providing insight into design and verification flow

11. DATA PREPARATION IN VCS