The customsim solution addresses these needs by unifying bestinclass simulation engines coupled with a direct kernel integration to synopsys vcs simulator for fullchip verification. Simulating verilog rtl using synopsys vcs cs250 tutorial 4 version 091209a september 12, 2010 yunsup lee in this tutorial you will gain experience using synopsys vcs to compile cycleaccurate executable simulators from verilog rtl. Powermill can work seamlessly with synopsiss vcs, except the synopsis waveviever, the waveform output file. These siliconproven capabilities will reduce risk and enable predictable success for s3s designs across a wide range of applications. In this synopsys tool vcs tutorial, i tell the basic flow of simulation of verilogvhdl with testbench, i also tell some important argumentoption of. Synopsys announces eda industrys first verification ip. In this video, im demonstrating how to use synopsys vcs in simulating a simple verilog updown counter project. The comprehensive offering includes advanced analysis options for native circuit checking, power, signal and mos reliability analysis and mixed. Nanosim is a package of many simulation tools from synopsis, and powermill is added. The location of the files are available in the vcs users manual in the section. These tools are currently available on the sun application servers sunapp1,sunapp2 and sunapp3. The synopsys vcs functional verification solution is the primary verification solution used by most of the worlds top 20 semiconductor companies.
Quick start example vcs verilog you can adapt the following rtl simulation example to get started quickly with vcs. Vcs multicore technology cuts down verification time by language. This manual is for synopsys rtl simulation users who want to use fast functional verification at the rt level. Verilog source rtl vcs rtl sim execute sim vpd test outputs dve gui asm source code riscv binary riscv toolchain c source code verilog library rtl figure 1. Snps, the technology leader for complex ic design, today announced vcs tm 6.
Vcs mx supports synopsys designware ips, vcs mx verification. The script below for testing, name it synopsys hspicetest. Sep 12, 2010 quickly, so synopsys uses a proprietary compressed binary trace format called vcd plus vpd. The vcs user guide installed with the vcs software, and the synopsys vcs simulation design example page. S3 adopts synopsys vcs verification solution and the. This article is targeted for synopsys vcs users, contains the flow of the hierarchical verification plan creation in excel format, along with the detailed steps for integration of the same in verification environment with suitable example. In this synopsys tool vcs tutorial, i tell the basic flow of simulation of verilogvhdl with testbench, i also tell some important argumentoption of vcs co. With this program, customers can be sure that they have the latest information about synopsys products. Vcs provides the industrys highest performance simulation and constraint solver engines. Jul 26, 2018 synopsys vcs addresses aforesaid problem using hierarchical verification plan hvp, which provides flexibility to the user through user defined attributes while preparing the verification plan as per the project requirement. The vcs user guide installed with the vcs software, and the synopsys vcs simulation design example. Synopsys vcs basic tutorial hdl simulation flow youtube. Synopsys provides a comprehensive portfolio of tools for digital and mixedsignal ic design, implementation, signoff, verification, test, and design for manufacturability dfm version. You will also learn how to use the synopsys waveform viewer to trace the various signals in your design.
Smart tracking of soc verification progress using synopsys. Synopsys vcs verilog simulator incorporates breakthrough verification capabilities. To perform a functional simulation of a vhdl design. These tools are currently available on the sun application servers sunapp1, sunapp2and sunapp3. These tools are currently available on the ece linux servers. Feb 22, 2016 i have taken a quick look into supporting the synopsys vcs simulator. Synopsys documentation on the web is a collection of online manuals that provide instant access to the latest support information. The solution is integrated into a unified ams verification environment simplifying usability through a common set of inputs, outputs, device models and debug. Simulator support for mentor verification ip bus functional models bfms the following simulators support simulation of the mentor verification ip bus functional models bfms that you use in simulation of hard processor system hps designs. Snps, a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that ross video, a provider of video production equipment, successfully completed and shipped a major project using synopsys vcs verification solution and its systemverilog native testbench ntb capability to enable faster timetomarket and. System designs modeled in matlab or simulink from mathworks can be directly simulated and debugged using synopsys comprehensive verification platform, comprised of vcs, the fastest simulator in the industry, verdi, the most widelyadopted planning, coverage, and debug solution, and a complete range of functional verification tools and advanced technologies. An indepth tutorial is located in the same directory as vstut.
Mixed signal simulation synopsys provides nanosim and vcs. In this class, we will be using the vcs tool suite from synopsys. The primary tools we will use will be vcs verilog compiler simulator and dve, a graphical. In vcs, the syscan utility is provided for this purpose. A short guide to using vcs a verilog simulation environment. Manual efforts to collect the above mentioned information may lead to human errors in reports, making the tracking data inaccurate and additional engineering efforts. You can view vpd les using the synopsys waveform viewer called discovery visual environment dve. The new release contains builtin comprehensive coverage analysis. Back end design of digital integrated circuits ics. The primary tools we will use will be vcs verilog compiler simulator and virsim, an graphical. These tools are currently available on the sun application servers.
Synopsys engineering software tutorial,training,download,manual. Vcs verification library enables rapid adoption of systemverilog with full support of the verification methodology manual vmm for systemverilog mar 15, 2006 ati deploys synopsys starrcxt for siliconaccurate parasitic extraction. Basic of rtl coding and rtl simulation using synopsys tool vcs have been explained in this video tutorial. Specify your eda simulator and executable path in the quartus ii software.
Sep 25, 2009 in this tutorial you will gain experience using synopsys vcs to compile cycleaccurate executable simulators from verilog rtl. The primary tools we will use will be vcs verilog compiler simulator and virsim, an graphical user interface to vcs for debugging and viewing waveforms. Introduction in this class, we will be using the vcs tool suite from synopsys. Synopsys vcs functional verification solution is positioned to meet designers and engineers needs to address the challenges and complexity of todays socs. In this synopsys tool vcs tutorial, i tell the basic flow of simulation of verilog vhdl with testbench, i also tell some important argumentoption of. Synopsys unveils customsim unified circuit simulation solution. Ross video selects synopsys vcs systemverilog native. Learn how to use vivado design suite to compile simulation libraries and simulate a design using synopsys verilog compiler simulator vcs. Automating the whole verification tracking process is the ideal solution, which guarantees the accuracy and avoids tedious management from engineers. Access is provided to qualified customers through solvnetplus and requires a registered username and password. Synopsys vcs verilog simulator incorporates breakthrough. Snps, a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that its vcs verification library, containing designware verification intellectual property vip, is first to support testbenches created using ieee std 18002005 systemverilog and the coveragedriven methodology defined in the verification. The primary tools we will use will be vcs verilog compiler simulator and dve, a graphical user interface to vcs for debugging and viewing waveforms.
These changes are required to integrate the systemc simulator with vcs. The synopsys vcs solution provides s3 with the best support for systemverilog through native testbench ntb technology, as well as for designs written in vhdl. The synopsys customsim fastspice simulator delivers superior verification performance and capacity for all classes of design, including, custom digital, memory and analogmixedsignal circuits. Various versions of tools, most current as of november, 2017. Simulator support for mentor verification ip bus functional models bfms the following simulators support.
This is the same example that was used in the verilog manual. Feb 01, 2008 in this class, we will be using the vcs tool suite from synopsys. The synopsys vcs functional verification solution is the primary verification solution used by a majority of the worlds top 20 semiconductor companies. Many companies are using this for power estimating ans verification after synthesis. Remote access using linux platforms start the x server on your machine if it is not running.
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