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Combining Intelligent Testbench Automation with Constrained Random Testing

Who Doesn’t Like Faster? In my last blog post I introduced new technology called Intelligent Testbench Automation (“iTBA”). It’s generating...

Embedded Software

Embedded tools - the third way

A significant factor in getting any job done properly is having the right tools. This is true whether you are...

Verification Horizons

Going from “Standards Development” to “Standards Practice”

Historical Perspective In my early days of standards development, I was intrigued how a standard went from the development phase...

By Dennis Brophy

Embedded Software

Drawing on the right side of the brain

It is now nearly half a lifetime since I made my first visit to California. When I went there, I...

Embedded Software

What language?

I have always been interested in programming languages. The first one I used, way back when I was at university,...

Embedded Software

Swifts

I recently heard a discussion which started with the question: “What aspect of the place where you live do you...

Embedded Software

Data types and code portability

I recently attended a presentation about the challenges with porting code from 8/16-bit CPUs to 32-bit devices. The speaker addressed...

Verification Horizons

Verification Academy Now Includes OVMWorld Content

I am pleased to announce that Mentor Graphics has recently expanded Verification Academy to provide a “one-stop shop” for all...

By Tom Fitzpatrick

Embedded Software

Traveling light

For just about all of my working life, I have needed to travel. That is OK, but i do get...