Summary of Hard Math — Easy Uvm: Pragmatic Solutions For Verifying Hardware Algorithms Using Uvm, by Mark Litterick et al.
Hard Math – Easy UVM: Pragmatic solutions for verifying hardware algorithms using UVM
by Mark Litterick, Aleksandar Ivankovic, Bojan Arsov, Aman Kumar
First submitted to arxiv on: 6 Dec 2024
Categories
- Main: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
- Secondary: Hardware Architecture (cs.AR); Logic in Computer Science (cs.LO)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This paper develops efficient methods to verify complex mathematical algorithms implemented in hardware, focusing on early detection and isolation of concept and design bugs. By leveraging a known-answer-test strategy and combining predefined data scenarios with design-for-verification modes, the authors demonstrate how to optimize verification environments using SystemVerilog and the Universal Verification Methodology. The solutions presented are based on real-world experience with single chip radar sensors for various applications. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper helps make sure complex math algorithms in hardware work correctly by finding and fixing bugs early on. It uses a special testing strategy that combines predefined data scenarios with design ideas to isolate errors. The authors have applied these solutions to real projects, such as designing radar sensors for different purposes. |
