Simulation vs. Formal Verification: Faster, Smoother Chip Design Process Unveiled!
The article compares simulation and formal verification methods for testing complex logic designs in System-on-Chip (SOC) integration. The researchers aimed to determine the best approach for verifying individual modules before combining them into a chip. They evaluated the time, ease of debugging, power usage, coverage, and confidence level of both methods. The study focused on a PCMCIA interface card block and found important insights on how to effectively use simulation and formal verification for similar block types.