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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…

Accellera Adopts OVM 2.1.1 for its Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)

Accellera Adopts OVM 2.1.1 for its Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)

Requirements set for Accellera UVM-EA (Early Adopter) Release This was a productive week for Accellera. After months of discussions, the…

The Art of Deprecation

The Art of Deprecation

At a recent SystemVerilog requirements gathering meeting,I was quite amused to see “deprecating features” come out as one of the…

OVM 2.1.1 Now Ready for Download

OVM 2.1.1 Now Ready for Download

Download OVM 2.2.1 from Verification Academy An important OVM update is now available for download and production use.  Several bugs…