High-Level Design Validation and Test (HLDVT) 2010

High-Level Design Validation and Test (HLDVT) 2010

I’ve had the pleasure of participating in the IEEE International High-Level Design Validation and Test (HLDVT) workshop off and on…

New OVM Sequence Layering Package – For Easier Tests

New OVM Sequence Layering Package – For Easier Tests

Download Now A new OVM Layering Package that provides a means to add layers of tests (sequences) without modifying the…

OVM 2.0 Register Package Released

OVM 2.0 Register Package Released

In January 2010 we released the OVM 1.0 Register Package.  It has now been updated to enhance capabilities and address…

OVM Extensions for Testbench Reuse

OVM Extensions for Testbench Reuse

Download OVM Configuration and Virtual Interface Extensions from OVMWorld.org Creating configurable testbench elements is critical for reuse. If you write…

SystemC Day Videos from DVCon Available Now

SystemC Day Videos from DVCon Available Now

Noted EDA analyst and guru Gary Smith delivered keynote address: “ESL: Where We Are and Where We’re Going” OSCI sponsored…

On Committees and Motivations

On Committees and Motivations

Last year, the Accellera VIP-TSC spent quite a lot of time (I know, because I was there) defining a standard…

The Final Signatures (the meeting during the meeting)

The Final Signatures (the meeting during the meeting)

Accellera and The SPIRIT Consortium Merger is Complete An open SystemVerilog requirements gathering meeting sponsored by the IEEE Design Automation…

UVM Adoption: Go Native-UVM or use OVM Compatibility Kit?

UVM Adoption: Go Native-UVM or use OVM Compatibility Kit?

I shared information in my last blog that Mentor’s OVM-EA starter kit could be downloaded and used by those who…

UVM-EA (Early Adopter) Starter Kit Available for Download

UVM-EA (Early Adopter) Starter Kit Available for Download

Companion UVM-EA OVM Compatibility Overlay Kit Available for Download Mentor Graphics has made available its UVM-EA starter kit to promote…