Learn SYSTEMVERILOG with Real Code Examples

Design and simulate a 4-bit adder

Verify a FIFO module with constrained random inputs

Implement functional coverage for a bus protocol

Use assertions to check handshaking signals

Create reusable verification environment for an IP block

Check syntax and data type mismatches

Verify interface connections between DUT and testbench

Monitor assertion failures for functional bugs

Analyze coverage holes to improve stimulus

Use waveform viewer to debug signal behavior

Unit test individual modules with simple stimulus

Simulate complete DUT with randomized testbench

Monitor assertions for protocol correctness

Collect functional coverage metrics

Run regression tests to ensure stability

Generate RTL for synthesis to FPGA/ASIC

Use simulation for functional verification

Leverage formal verification for property checking

Integrate with CI/CD for automated verification

Reuse verification environment across multiple designs

Synopsys VCS

Cadence Xcelium

Mentor Questa

ModelSim

Verdi waveform and debug tools

UVM (Universal Verification Methodology)

FPGA synthesis tools

Formal verification tools

Coverage analysis tools

Simulation automation scripts

Reuse testbench components across projects

Automate simulation runs and regression tests

Leverage constrained randomization for effective coverage

Use assertion-driven debugging for faster bug identification

Segment large designs for incremental verification

Mastering object-oriented features in hardware verification

Writing effective assertions and coverage metrics

Debugging complex simulation scenarios

Balancing simulation performance with testbench complexity

Migrating legacy Verilog projects to SystemVerilog