Functional Verification On-Demand Training Library
This library contains learning paths that help you master functional verification tools, and the development of test environments using HDL-based methodologies.
Learn how to use ModelSim/Questa GUI and command line to verify and debug HDL designs in interactive mode or build batch mode scripts for fast simulations.
FPGA HDL & Other Languages On-Demand Library Questa & ModelSimLearning Paths
Learning paths let you focus on developing the skills you need most.
SystemVerilog Fundamentals
In this learning path you will learn SystemVerilog fundamentals such as blocks, data types, and operators.
Questa Sim Coverage Acceleration Apps with inFact
In this learning path you will learn to use Questa inFact PSS to generate portable stimulus and achieve coverage faster than other stimulus generation methods.
MLC Overview and Functional Verification Curriculum
Learn how to navigate the Mentor Learning Center and view curriculum maps for Functional verification Library.
SystemVerilog OOP and IPC
In this learning path you will learn SystemVerilog Object Oriented Programming and Inter-Process Communication.
ModelSim / Questa Core HDL Simulation
Learn how to use ModelSim / Questa GUI and command line to verify and debug HDL designs in interactive mode or build batch mode scripts for fast simulations.
HDS: Basic Operation
This learning path covers the core operations of HDL Designer (HDS), use of the Block Diagram, and State Machine editors and how to control simulations from HDS
SystemVerilog Randomization and Functional Coverage
In this learning path you will learn about SystemVerilog Constrained Random Generation and Functional Coverage.
ModelSim / Questa Core Advanced Topics
This learning path enables you to extend your knowledge of ModleSim/QuestaSim functionality and to efficiently analyze and debug HDL code.
HDS: Team Use and File Management
This learning path covers how to administer HDS for team operation, how to analyze existing designs, how to generate documentation, and how to use 3rd party IP.
SystemVerilog UVM
In this learning path you will learn how to use the Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) to create reusable verification environments.
Mastering Questa
This learning path helps you master Questa’s advanced functional verification environment in order to manage your tests and debug verification bugs.
HDS: Design Checker
This learning path supports users writing rtl code. It helps them implement their company design guidelines as a rule set that can be tested by Design Checker.
UVM Framework
Learn how to quickly build sophisticated UVM testbenches with UVM Framework, a class library and code generator, part of the Questa? Verification Solution.
Visualizer
In this learning path you will learn how to use the Visualizer Debug Environment to verify your design.
Questa Clock Domain Crossing (CDC)
Learn about clock domain crossing (CDC) design and verification and how to use Questa CDC to verify paths between asynchronous clock domains.
UVM Intermediate
Create a UVM Register Layer description of hardware registers and memories, integrate into a UVM testbench, and verify your design with methods and sequences.
UVM Framework QVIP Integration
Learn how to build a UVM testbench for an IP core using UVM Framework and Questa Verification IP (QVIP).
Questa SIM SystemC
In this learning path you will receive an overview of SystemC and learn how to simulate SystemC designs in Questa.
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Functional Verification On-Demand Training Library
SystemVerilog Fundamentals 8 Chapters
In this learning path you will learn SystemVerilog fundamentals such as blocks, data types, and operators.
1 SystemVerilog Concepts 12 Topics
- SystemVerilog Verification Introduction
- SystemVerilog Random Verification
- SystemVerilog Coverage
- SystemVerilog Levels of Abstraction
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Concepts
- SystemVerilog Compiler Directives
- SystemVerilog Time and Delays
- SystemVerilog System Tasks and Functions
- SystemVerilog Testbench Organization
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Concepts
- Lab: Simulate and Debug a 1-bit Adder
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Concepts
2 SystemVerilog Integral Data Types 16 Topics
- SystemVerilog Syntax
- SystemVerilog Literals
- SystemVerilog Data Types and Value Sets
- SystemVerilog Vectors
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Integral Data Types
- SystemVerilog Enumerated Types
- SystemVerilog User Defined Types
- SystemVerilog Casting
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Integral Data Types
- SystemVerilog Hierarchical References
- SystemVerilog Port Declaration
- SystemVerilog Port Connections
- SystemVerilog Parameters and Constants
- Knowledge Check 3: SystemVerilog Integral Data Types
- Lab: Using 4-State and 2-State Types
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Integral Data Types
3 SystemVerilog Procedural Blocks and Routines 12 Topics
- SystemVerilog Event Simulation
- SystemVerilog Initial and Always Blocks
- SystemVerilog Blocking and Non-blocking Assignment Statements
- SystemVerilog Continuous Assignment Statements
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Procedural Blocks and Routines
- SystemVerilog Tasks and Functions
- SystemVerilog Routine Arguments
- SystemVerilog Routine Storage
- SystemVerilog Ref Arguments and Defaults
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Procedural Blocks and Routines
- Lab: Model and Verify a Johnson Counter
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Procedural Blocks and Routines
4 SystemVerilog Programming Statements 9 Topics
- SystemVerilog If and Assert Statements
- SystemVerilog Case Statements
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Programming Statements
- SystemVerilog Forever, Repeat, and While Loops
- SystemVerilog For-loop and Foreach-loop
- SystemVerilog Labels and the Disable, Continue, and Break Statements
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Programming Statements
- Lab: Model and Verify a BCD Encoder
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Programming Statements
5 SystemVerilog Operators 15 Topics
- SystemVerilog Operators Introduction
- SystemVerilog Bitwise and Unary-Reduction Operators
- SystemVerilog Logical and Comparison Operators
- SystemVerilog Equality Operators
- SystemVerilog Inside Operator
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Operators
- SystemVerilog Shift and Concatenate Operators
- SystemVerilog Conditional Operator
- SystemVerilog Arithmetic Operators
- SystemVerilog Streaming Operators
- SystemVerilog Assignment Operators
- SystemVerilog Operation Size
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Operators
- Lab: Model and Verify an ALU
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Operators
6 SystemVerilog Arrays, Structures, and Packages 18 Topics
- SystemVerilog - Vectors and Arrays
- SystemVerilog Array - Assignment and Comparison
- SystemVerilog - Array Literals
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Arrays, Structures, and Packages
- SystemVerilog - Dynamic Arrays
- SystemVerilog - Strings
- SystemVerilog - Queues
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Arrays, Structures, and Packages
- SystemVerilog - Associative Arrays
- SystemVerilog - Array Methods
- SystemVerilog - Advanced Array Methods
- Knowledge Check 3: SystemVerilog Arrays, Structures, and Packages
- SystemVerilog - Structures
- SystemVerilog - Packages
- SystemVerilog - Package Import
- Knowledge Check 4: SystemVerilog Arrays, Structures, and Packages
- Lab: SystemVerilog Arrays, Structures, and Packages
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Arrays, Structures, and Packages
7 SystemVerilog Interfaces 9 Topics
- SystemVerilog - Ports and Interfaces
- SystemVerilog Interface - Signals, Methods and Ports
- SystemVerilog - Modports
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Interfaces
- SystemVerilog - Parameterized Interfaces
- SystemVerilog - Connecting with Interfaces
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Interfaces
- Lab: Create an Inter-processor Interface
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Interfaces
8 SystemVerilog Verification Constructs 10 Topics
- SystemVerilog - Final Block
- SystemVerilog - Fork-Join Introduction
- SystemVerilog - Fork-Join Flavors
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Verification Constructs
- SystemVerilog - Force and Release
- SystemVerilog - Reading Memory Files
- SystemVerilog - File I/O
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Verification Constructs
- Lab: Verify with Testbench Interfaces
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Verification Constructs
Questa Sim Coverage Acceleration Apps with inFact 4 Chapters
In this learning path you will learn to use Questa inFact PSS to generate portable stimulus and achieve coverage faster than other stimulus generation methods.
1 Stimulus Optimization with inFact 2 Topics
- Reference: Stimulus Optimization with inFact
- Lab: Stimulus Optimization with inFact
2 Regression Optimization with inFact 2 Topics
- Reference: Regression Optimization with inFact
- Lab: Regression Optimization with inFact
3 Coverage Goal Optimization with inFact 2 Topics
- Reference: Coverage Goal Optimization with inFact
- Lab: Coverage Goal Optimization with inFact
4 Scenario Generation Optimization with inFact and PSS 2 Topics
- Reference: Scenario Generation Optimization with inFact and PSS
- Lab: Scenario Generation Optimization with inFact and PSS
MLC Overview and Functional Verification Curriculum 1 Chapter
Learn how to navigate the Mentor Learning Center and view curriculum maps for Functional verification Library.
1 Mentor Learning Center Overview and Functional Verification Curriculum 6 Topics
- Mentor Learning Center Overivew
- Video, Quiz, and Lab Times
- ModelSim/Questa Curriculum Map
- Languages Curriculum Map
- HDL Designer Series Curriculum Map
- Formal Verification Curriculum Map
SystemVerilog OOP and IPC 3 Chapters
In this learning path you will learn SystemVerilog Object Oriented Programming and Inter-Process Communication.
1 SystemVerilog Basic OOP 17 Topics
- SystemVerilog Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
- SystemVerilog Introduction to Classes
- SystemVerilog Questa Sim OOP Debug
- SystemVerilog Constructors
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Basic OOP
- SystemVerilog Handles and Objects 1
- SystemVerilog Handles and Objects 2
- SystemVerilog Shallow Object Copy
- SystemVerilog Deep Object Copy
- SystemVerilog Cloning Objects
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Basic OOP
- SystemVerilog Class Declaration Details
- SystemVerilog Static Properties and Methods
- SystemVerilog Virtual Interfaces
- Knowledge Check 3: SystemVerilog Basic OOP
- Lab: SystemVerilog Basic OOP
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Basic OOP
2 SystemVerilog Advanced OOP 15 Topics
- SystemVerilog Class Extension
- SystemVerilog Advanced OOP Terminology
- SystemVerilog Transaction Generator
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Advanced OOP
- SystemVerilog Handles and Objects 3
- SystemVerilog Virtual Methods
- SystemVerilog Virtual Method Prototype
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Advanced OOP
- SystemVerilog Generator and Virtual Methods
- SystemVerilog Advanced Constructors
- SystemVerilog Parameterized Classes
- SystemVerilog Class Member Visibility
- Knowledge Check 3: SystemVerilog Advanced OOP
- Lab: SystemVerilog Advanced OOP
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Advanced OOP
3 SystemVerilog Interprocess Communication 9 Topics
- SystemVerilog Introduction to Interprocess Communication
- SystemVerilog Fork-Join
- SystemVerilog Fork-Join_none
- SystemVerilog Fork-Join_any
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Interprocess Communication
- SystemVerilog Disable Threads
- SystemVerilog Spawning Threads in a Loop
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Interprocess Communication
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Interprocess Communication
ModelSim / Questa Core HDL Simulation 6 Chapters
Learn how to use ModelSim / Questa GUI and command line to verify and debug HDL designs in interactive mode or build batch mode scripts for fast simulations.
1 ModelSim/Questa HDL Simulation Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- Learning Path Overview
2 ModelSim/Questa Introduction to Simulation 11 Topics
- ModelSim/Questa: Simulation in the Digital Design Flow
- ModelSim/Questa: Simulation Process
- Knowledge Check 1: ModelSim/Questa Introduction to Simulation
- ModelSim/Questa: Overview of Features and Supported Industry Standards
- ModelSim/Questa: Modes of Operation
- ModelSim/Questa: Overview of Debugging Capabilities
- Knowledge Check 2: ModelSim/Questa Introduction to Simulation
- ModelSim/Questa: Getting Help
- Knowledge Check 3: ModelSim/Questa Introduction to Simulation
- Lab: ModelSim/Questa Documentation and Help
- Assessment: ModelSim/Questa Introduction to Simulation
3 ModelSim/Questa Basic Simulation Using Commands and Do Files 11 Topics
- ModelSim/Questa: Command Line Overview
- ModelSim/Questa: Libraries and Design Units
- Knowledge Check 1: ModelSim/Questa Basic Simulation using Commands and Do Files
- ModelSim/Questa: Compilation and Optimization Commands
- ModelSim/Questa: Basic Simulation Commands
- Knowledge Check 2: ModelSim/Questa Basic Simulation using Commands and Do Files
- ModelSim/Questa: Simple Stimulus using Simulator
- ModelSim/Questa: Saving Session for Simple Do Files
- Knowledge Check 3: ModelSim/Questa Basic Simulation using Commands and Do Files
- Lab: ModelSim/Questa Command Line Simulation
- Assessment: ModelSim/Questa Basic Simulation using Commands and Do Files
4 ModelSim/Questa Graphical User Interface 26 Topics
- ModelSim/Questa: Quick Overview of GUI Operation
- ModelSim/Questa: Window Movement and Topology
- Knowledge Check 1: ModelSim/Questa - Graphical User Interface
- ModelSim/Questa: Setting GUI Preferences
- ModelSim/Questa: Searching and Sorting in the GUI
- Knowledge Check 2: ModelSim/Questa - Graphical User Interface
- ModelSim/Questa: Structure Window
- ModelSim/Questa: Project Window
- ModelSim/Questa: Memory Windows
- ModelSim/Questa: Message Viewer Window
- Knowledge Check 3: ModelSim/Questa - Graphical User Interface
- ModelSim/Questa: Source Window
- ModelSim/Questa: Objects Window
- ModelSim/Questa: Processes and Locals Windows
- Knowledge Check 4: ModelSim/Questa - Graphical User Interface
- ModelSim/Questa: Dataflow Window
- ModelSim/Questa: Schematic Window
- ModelSim/Questa: List Window
- Knowledge Check 5: ModelSim/Questa - Graphical User Interface
- ModelSim/Questa: Watch Window
- ModelSim/Questa: Wave Window
- ModelSim/Questa: Wave Window Debugging Capabilities
- ModelSim/Questa: Introduction to FSM Windows
- Knowledge Check 6: ModelSim/Questa - Graphical User Interface
- Lab: ModelSim/Questa Introduction to the GUI
- Assessment: ModelSim/Questa - Graphical User Interface
5 ModelSim/Questa Basic Simulation Using the GUI 17 Topics
- ModelSim/Questa: Advantages of Running Simulations in the GUI
- ModelSim/Questa: Creating Libraries in the GUI
- Knowledge Check 1: ModelSim/Questa Basic Simulation using the GUI
- ModelSim/Questa: Compiling using the GUI
- ModelSim/Questa: Simulating using the GUI
- ModelSim/Questa: Running Simulation using the GUI
- ModelSim/Questa: Using Breakpoints
- Knowledge Check 2: ModelSim/Questa Basic Simulation using the GUI
- ModelSim/Questa: What is a Project?
- ModelSim/Questa: Creating a Project in the GUI
- ModelSim/Questa: Setting Project Properties
- Knowledge Check 3: ModelSim/Questa Basic Simulation using the GUI
- ModelSim/Questa: Using a Project in the GUI
- ModelSim/Questa: Using the Project Command
- Knowledge Check 4: ModelSim/Questa Basic Simulation using the GUI
- Lab: ModelSim/Questa Running Simulations in the GUI
- Assessment: ModelSim/Questa Basic Simulation using the GUI
6 ModelSim/Questa Mixed-HDL Designs 8 Topics
- ModelSim/Questa: Mixed-HDL Design Considerations
- ModelSim/Questa: Verilog inside VHDL
- ModelSim/Questa: VHDL inside Verilog
- Knowledge Check 1: ModelSim/Questa Mixed-HDL Designs
- ModelSim/Questa: Accessing Objects in a Mixed Design
- Knowledge Check 2: ModelSim/Questa Mixed-HDL Designs
- Lab: ModelSim/Questa Mixed HDL Design
- Assessment: ModelSim/Questa Mixed-HDL Designs
HDS: Basic Operation 6 Chapters
This learning path covers the core operations of HDL Designer (HDS), use of the Block Diagram, and State Machine editors and how to control simulations from HDS
1 HDS: HDL Designer Basics 23 Topics
- HDS: What is HDL Designer?
- HDS: Getting Help
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS - Basics
- HDS: Design Manager Basics
- HDS: Initial Configuration of HDS
- HDS: Project Manager Contents
- HDS: Creating and Opening Projects in HDS
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS - Basics
- HDS: Creating Libraries and What They Contain
- Lab: HDS Project and Library
- HDS: Introduction to Design Explorer in Design Unit mode
- HDS: Using the Hierarchy Pane in Design Explorer
- Knowledge Check 3: HDS - Basics
- HDS: Copying Design Units and Views in the Design Explorer
- HDS: Introduction to Design Explorer in File Browser Mode
- HDS: Introduction to Design Explorer in Logical Object Mode
- Knowledge Check 4: HDS - Basics
- HDS: How to Use the Design Explorer Side Data Windows
- HDS: How to Use the Design Explorer Downstream Windows
- HDS: How to Use the Design Explorer Task and Template Windows
- Knowledge Check 5: HDS - Basics
- Lab: HDS Introduction to Design Explorer
- Assessment: HDS Basics
2 HDS: Design Entry Common Features 15 Topics
- HDS: Opening New or Existing Design Units
- HDS: Bottom Up Design Flow
- HDS: Top Down Design Flow
- HDS: How to Save the Design
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS Common Features
- Lab: HDS Opening and Closing Designs
- HDS: Adding Comments to Design Entry Tools
- HDS: Defining the Page Setup for Viewing and Printing
- HDS: Setting Package Preferences
- HDS: Setting Preferences for the Design Tools
- HDS: Using the Diagram Browser
- HDS: How to Generate HDL Code from Graphics
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS Common Features
- Lab: HDS Preferences
- Assessment: HDS Common Features
3 HDS: Block Diagrams 24 Topics
- HDS: Definition and Use of Block Diagrams
- HDS: Adding Blocks and Components
- HDS: Adding ModuleWare
- Lab: HDS Adding Blocks and Components
- HDS: Adding Connections to Block Diagrams
- HDS: Connecting Blocks and Components
- HDS: Adding Ports to Block Diagrams
- HDS: Auto and Interactive Routing
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS Block Diagram
- HDS: Setting Block and Component Properties
- HDS: Promoting Blocks to Components
- HDS: Setting Signal and Port Properties
- HDS: User Declarations and Visibility
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS Block Diagram
- Lab: HDS Connecting Up Block Diagrams
- HDS: Navigating Through Block Diagram Hierarchy
- HDS: Reconciling Interfaces
- HDS: Highlighting Nets Through Hierarchy
- HDS: Changing Hierarchical Nets
- HDS: Adding and Removing Hierarchy from Block Diagrams
- HDS: Looking at Block Diagrams as IBDs
- HDS Block Diagram Knowledge Check 3
- Lab: HDS: Manipulating Block Diagrams
- Assessment: HDS Block Diagram
4 HDS: State Machine Creation 17 Topics
- HDS: State Machine Objects and How to Add Them
- HDS: Adding and Removing Hierarchy to the State Diagram
- HDS: Using Wait States
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS State Machine Creation
- HDS: Making State Assignments
- Lab: HDS: Adding Objects to State Diagrams
- HDS: Transition Conditions and Assignments
- HDS: Output Assignment Priority
- HDS: Implementing Moore and/or Mealy State Machines
- HDS: Defining Clock, Reset and Enable
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS State Machine Creation
- Lab: HDS: Adding Transitions to State Diagrams
- HDS: Using Concurrent State Machines
- HDS: The Expression Builder
- Knowledge Check 3: HDS State Machine Creation
- Lab: HDS: Concurrent State Diagrams
- Assessment: HDS: State Machine Creation
5 HDS: State Machine Code Generation 12 Topics
- HDS: Common State Machine HDL Styles
- HDS: Using Output Default Values
- HDS: Timing Differences between Output Signal Types Part 1
- HDS: Timing Differences between Output Signal Types Part 2
- HDS: Adding Declarations and Statements to the State Machine Code
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS: State Machine Code Generation
- HDS: Defining the Format of State Machine HDL
- HDS: Defining State Encoding for Synthesis
- HDS: Analyzing Signals Table
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS: State Machine Code Generation
- Lab: HDS Generating State Machine HDL Code
- Assessment: HDS State Machine Code Generation
6 HDS: Simulating and Debugging Designs Within HDS 17 Topics
- HDS: Creating a Top Level Testbench in HDL Designer
- HDS: Describing Tester Operation in HDL Designer
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS: Simulating and Debugging Designs Within HDS
- Lab: HDS: Creation of a Testbench
- HDS: Setting Up the Chosen Simulator
- HDS: Starting the Simulation
- HDS: Solving Compile and Elaboration Errors
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS: Simulating and Debugging Designs Within HDS
- Lab: HDS: Compiling and Entering the Simulator
- HDS: Running the Simulation from HDS Windows
- HDS: Setting Breakpoints from HDS Windows
- HDS: Animating HDS Windows During Simulation
- HDS: Reviewing Animation History
- HDS: How to Enable Code Coverage Collection in Simulator
- Knowledge Check 3: HDS: Simulating and Debugging Designs Within HDS
- Lab: HDS: Simulation Control and Animation
- Assessment: HDS: Simulating and Debugging Designs Within HDS
SystemVerilog Randomization and Functional Coverage 2 Chapters
In this learning path you will learn about SystemVerilog Constrained Random Generation and Functional Coverage.
1 SystemVerilog Randomization 19 Topics
- SystemVerilog Class-Based Randomization
- SystemVerilog Randomization Example
- SystemVerilog Constraint Solver
- SystemVerilog Membership, Distribution, and Unique Constraints
- SystemVerilog Implication Constraint
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Randomization
- SystemVerilog Randomizing Arrays
- SystemVerilog Randomizing Aggregate Types
- SystemVerilog Random Distribution and Probability
- SystemVerilog Constraint Inheritance and In-Line Constraints
- SystemVerilog Soft Constraints
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Randomization
- SystemVerilog Randomization Setup and Cleanup
- SystemVerilog Random Cyclic Variables
- SystemVerilog Disabling Randomization
- SystemVerilog Randomization Issues and Alternatives
- Knowledge Check 3: SystemVerilog Randomization
- Lab: SystemVerilog Randomization
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Randomization
2 SystemVerilog Functional Coverage 17 Topics
- SystemVerilog Coverage Comparison
- SystemVerilog Functional Coverage Strategies
- SystemVerilog Functional Coverage Flow
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Functional Coverage
- SystemVerilog Covergroup Definition
- SystemVerilog Sampling and Conditional Coverage
- SystemVerilog Coverpoint Bins
- SystemVerilog Special Coverage Bins
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Functional Coverage
- SystemVerilog Cross Coverage
- SystemVerilog Generic Covergroups
- SystemVerilog Coverage Options
- SystemVerilog Coverage Methods
- SystemVerilog Transition Coverage
- Knowledge Check 3: SystemVerilog Functional Coverage
- Lab: SystemVerilog Functional Coverage
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Functional Coverage
ModelSim / Questa Core Advanced Topics 5 Chapters
This learning path enables you to extend your knowledge of ModleSim/QuestaSim functionality and to efficiently analyze and debug HDL code.
1 ModelSim/Questa Tcl/TK Overview 10 Topics
- ModelSim / Questa: Why Use Tcl/Tk?
- ModelSim / Questa: Tcl Overview
- ModelSim / Questa: Tcl Syntax
- ModelSim / Questa: Using vsim Commands in Tcl Scripts
- ModelSim / Questa: Simple Simulation Scripts
- Knowledge Check 1: ModelSim/Questa - Tcl/Tk Overview
- ModelSim / Questa: Tk Widgets and Custom GUI Buttons
- Knowledge Check 2: ModelSim/Questa - Tcl/Tk Overview
- Lab: ModelSim/Questa - Using Scripts and Tk Widgets in Simulation
- Assessment: ModelSim/Questa - TCL/TK Overview
2 ModelSim/Questa Code Coverage 15 Topics
- ModelSim / Questa: Purpose and Benefits of Code Coverage
- ModelSim / Questa: Types of Code Coverage
- Knowledge Check 1: ModelSim/Questa - Code Coverage
- ModelSim / Questa: Invoking Code Coverage
- ModelSim / Questa: Code Coverage Analysis Windows
- Knowledge Check 2: ModelSim/Questa - Code Coverage
- ModelSim / Questa: Managing Coverage Exclusions
- ModelSim / Questasim: Reporting Coverage
- Knowledge Check 3: ModelSim/Questa - Code Coverage
- Lab: ModelSim/Questa - Performing Code Coverage
- Modelsim / QuestaSim: Saving Coverage Data (UCDB)
- ModelSim / Questa: Managing Coverage Data
- Knowledge Check 4: ModelSim/Questa Code Coverage
- Lab: ModelSim/Questa - Analyzing Code Coverage Results
- Assessment: ModelSim/Questa - Code Coverage
3 ModelSim/Questa Language Support and Gate Level Simulations 13 Topics
- ModelSim / Questa: SDF Annotation, VHDL and VHDL VITAL
- ModelSim / Questa: VHDL Coding for Performance
- Knowledge Check 1: ModelSim/Questa - Language Support
- ModelSim / Questa: Verilog / SystemVerilog Version Support
- ModelSim / Questa: How to Compile SV Files
- ModelSim / Questa: Verilog Coding for Maximum Performance
- Knowledge Check 2: ModelSim/Questa - Language Support
- ModelSim / Questa: Verilog Delay Modes for Gate Level Simulations
- ModelSim / Questa: Verilog SDF Timing Annotation
- ModelSim / Questa: Verilog Gate Level Optimizations
- Knowledge Check 3: ModelSim/Questa - Language Support
- Lab: ModelSim/Questa - Gate Level Simulation
- Assessment: ModelSim/Questa - Gate Level
4 ModelSim/Questa Finite State Machine Viewer 6 Topics
- ModelSim/Questa: FSM Recognition
- Knowledge Check 1: ModelSim/Questa FSM
- ModelSim/Questa: Viewing FSM in GUI
- Knowledge Check 2: ModelSim/Questa FSM
- Lab: ModelSim/Questa Finite State Machine
- Assessment: ModelSim/Questa FSM
5 ModelSim/Questa Selected Debugging Topics 18 Topics
- ModelSim / Questa: Why Debug is Needed?
- ModelSim / Questa: Checkpoint and Restore
- ModelSim / Questa: Contention and Float Checking
- ModelSim / Questa: Toggle and Stability Checking
- ModelSim / Questa: Iteration Violations
- Knowledge Check 1: ModelSim/Questa - Debugging
- ModelSim / Questa: Post Simulation Analysis
- ModelSim / Questa: IP Integrity
- Lab: ModelSim / Quest - Iteration Limit
- ModelSim / Questa: Hyperlinked Navigation
- ModelSim / Questa: Tracing Readers and Drivers
- Knowledge Check 2: ModelSim/Questa Debugging
- ModelSim / Questa: Waveform Grouping
- ModelSim / Questa: Saving Waveforms Between Cursors
- ModelSim / Questa: Waveform Expanded Time
- Knowledge Check 3: ModelSim/Questa - Debugging
- Lab: ModelSim/Questa - Logic Error
- Assessment: ModelSim/Questa - Debugging Topics
HDS: Team Use and File Management 6 Chapters
This learning path covers how to administer HDS for team operation, how to analyze existing designs, how to generate documentation, and how to use 3rd party IP.
1 HDS: Using Viewpoints to Aid Investigation and Understanding of Designs 9 Topics
- HDS: Visualizing Design Data with Viewpoints
- HDS: Setting the Columns seen in Design Explorer Views
- HDS: Obtaining Summary Information on Your Design
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS - Using Viewpoints to Aid Investigation and Understanding of Designs
- HDS: Using the Advanced Find in Design Explorer
- HDS: Using the Available Design Reports
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS - Using Viewpoints to Aid Investigation and Understanding of Designs
- Lab: HDS - Using Viewpoints to Aid Investigation and Understanding of Designs
- Assessment: HDS - Using Viewpoints to Aid Investigation and Understanding of Designs
2 HDS: Setting up HDS Properties and Resources 8 Topics
- HDS: Defining the Available Resources
- HDS: Declaring User Variables
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS - Setting up HDS Properties and Resources
- HDS: Defining Default Code Generation Preferences
- HDS: User Defined Templates
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS - Setting up HDS Properties and Resources
- Lab: HDS - Setting up HDS Properties and Resources
- Assessment: HDS - Setting up HDS Properties and Resources
3 HDS: IP and Vendor Flows 17 Topics
- HDS: How to Use IP Blocks within HDL Designer Designs
- HDS: ModuleWare IP
- HDS: Setting ModuleWare Instance Properties in Block Diagrams
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS - IP and Vendor Flows
- Lab: HDS ModuleWare Lab
- HDS: Introduction to Using Vendor IP Flows
- HDS: Xilinx CoreGen Flow
- HDS: Xilinx Vivado Flow
- HDS: Xilinx Vivado Flow Example
- HDS: Altera MegaWizard Flow
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS - IP and Vendor Flows
- Lab: HDS Vendor Lab
- HDS: How to Add a Gate Level Netlist into HDS
- HDS: Verifying Gate Level Simulation Results
- Knowledge Check 3: HDS - IP and Vendor Flows
- Lab: HDS Gate Level Lab
- Assessment: HDS - IP and Vendor Flows
4 HDS: Adding and Visualizing Existing Designs 9 Topics
- HDS: Design Reuse Part 1
- HDS: Design Reuse Part 2
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS - Adding and Visualizing Existing Designs
- HDS: Visualization Versus Entry
- HDS: Visualizing a Text File
- HDS: Converting a Visualized File to a Graphics File
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS - Adding and Visualizing Existing Designs
- Lab: HDS - Adding and Visualizing Existing Designs
- Assessment: HDS - Adding and Visualizing Existing Designs
5 HDS: Introduction to Team Design 9 Topics
- HDS: Team Requirements
- HDS: Defining Team Resources
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS - Introduction to Team Design
- HDS: Differences Between Team and User Preferences
- HDS: Differences Between Team and User Templates and Tasks
- HDS: Setting Team Version Management
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS - Introduction to Team Design
- Lab: HDS - Introduction to Team Design
- Assessment: HDS - Introduction to Team Design
6 HDS: Producing Design Documentation 11 Topics
- HDS: Advantages and Limitations of OLE to Export Diagrams
- HDS: OLE When Using the Drag Bar and Panels
- HDS: How to Register and Use OLE Documentation Tools
- HDS: Documenting Diagrams without OLE
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS - Producing Design Documentation
- Lab: HDS - Creating Documentation
- HDS: Invoking HTML Creation
- HDS: HTML Options and Settings Explained
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS - Producing Design Documentation
- Lab: HDS - Producing Design Documentation
- Assessment: HDS - Producing Design Documentation
SystemVerilog UVM 8 Chapters
In this learning path you will learn how to use the Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) to create reusable verification environments.
1 UVM Overview 21 Topics
- UVM Glossary and OOP Review
- UVM Methodology
- UVM What UVM Provides
- Knowledge Check 1: UVM Overview
- UVM Topology and Agent
- UVM Class Hierarchy
- UVM Phases
- Knowledge Check 2: UVM Overview
- UVM Hello World Example
- UVM Example: Transactions and Driver
- UVM Example: Agent, Environment and Test Class
- UVM Example: Running a Test
- Knowledge Check 3: UVM Overview
- UVM Configuration Class
- UVM Factory
- UVM Messaging
- UVM Controlling Verbosity
- UVM Debugging and Documentation
- Knowledge Check 4: UVM Overview
- Lab: First Look at SystemVerilog UVM
- Assessment: UVM Overview
2 UVM Transactions and Sequences 14 Topics
- UVM Stimulus Introduction
- UVM Transaction Coding Style
- UVM Transaction Methods
- Knowledge Check 1: UVM Transactions and Sequences
- UVM do_copy and do_compare Methods
- UVM convert2string and Other Do Methods
- UVM Extended Transaction Classes and Guidelines
- Knowledge Check 2: UVM Transactions and Sequences
- UVM Sequences Introduction
- UVM Test, Sequence, and Driver Handshake
- UVM Sequences Summary
- Knowledge Check 3: UVM Transactions and Sequences
- Lab: UVM Transactions and Sequences
- Assessment: UVM Transactions and Sequences
3 UVM Drivers and Sequencers 6 Topics
- UVM TLM Communication
- UVM Drivers and Sequencers
- UVM Interfaces and Emulation
- Knowledge Check 1: UVM Drivers and Sequencers
- Lab: UVM Sequencers and Drivers
- Assessment: UVM Drivers and Sequencers
4 UVM Monitors and Agents 8 Topics
- UVM Monitors Introduction
- UVM TLM Analysis Ports
- UVM Monitor Example
- UVM Agents Introduction
- UVM Agents Example
- Knowledge Check: UVM Monitors and Agents
- Lab: UVM Monitors and Agents
- Assessment: UVM Monitors and Agents
5 UVM Coverage Collectors 5 Topics
- UVM Coverage Collector Introduction
- UVM Coverage Collector Example
- Knowledge Check: UVM Coverage Collectors
- Lab: UVM Coverage Collector
- Assessment: UVM Coverage Collectors
6 UVM Scoreboards and Environments 8 Topics
- UVM Scoreboards Introduction
- UVM Scoreboards Internals
- UVM Scoreboards Hierarchical Example
- UVM Scoreboards Flat Example
- UVM Environments
- Knowledge Check 1: UVM Scoreboards and Environments
- Lab: UVM Scoreboards
- Assessment: UVM Scoreboards
7 UVM Configuration and Factory 12 Topics
- UVM Configuration Introduction
- UVM Configuration HDL to Test Example
- UVM Configuration Objects
- UVM Configuration Test to Environment Example
- Knowledge Check 1: UVM Configuration
- UVM Configuration Agent to Monitor Example
- UVM Configuration Sequences, Arrays and Debug
- UVM Factory Introduction
- UVM Factory Override Examples
- Knowledge Check 2: UVM Configuration and Factory
- Lab: UVM Configuration and Factory
- Assessment: UVM Configuration and Factory
8 UVM Tests and Complex Sequences 13 Topics
- UVM Tests - Architecture
- UVM Tests - Controlling the Run Phase
- UVM Tests - Finding Sequencer Handles
- UVM Complex Sequences - Single Protocol
- Knowledge Check 1: UVM Tests and Complex Sequences
- UVM Complex Sequences - Multiple Protocols
- UVM Complex Sequences - Driver Synchronization
- UVM Complex Sequences - Arbitration Overview
- UVM Complex Sequences - Arbitration Algorithms
- UVM Complex Sequences - Parallel and Layered Sequences
- Knowledge Check 2: UVM Tests and Complex Sequences
- Lab: UVM Tests and Virtual Sequences
- Assessment: UVM Tests and Complex Sequences
Mastering Questa 12 Chapters
This learning path helps you master Questa’s advanced functional verification environment in order to manage your tests and debug verification bugs.
1 Mastering Questa Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- Learning Path Overview
2 Verification Plan 15 Topics
- Questa: Verification Motivations and Process
- Questa: Verification Plan Components
- Knowledge Check 1: Verification Plan
- Questa: Verification Management Tasks
- Questa: Unified Coverage Database (UCDB)
- Knowledge Check 2: Verification Plan
- Questa: Verification Management Flow
- Questa: Creating a Verification Plan
- Questa: Verification Plan Contents
- Knowledge Check 3: Verification Plan
- Questa: Export and Import a Verification Plan
- Questa: Merging Verification Plan with Test Data
- Knowledge Check 4: Verification Plan
- Lab: The Verification Plan
- Assessment: Verification Plan
3 Code Coverage 15 Topics
- Questa: Purpose and Benefits of Code Coverage
- Questa: Types of Code Coverage
- Knowledge Check 1: Code Coverage
- Questa: Invoking Code Coverage
- Questa: Code Coverage Analysis Windows
- Knowledge Check 2: Code Coverage
- Questa: Managing Coverage Exclusions
- Questa: Reporting Coverage
- Knowledge Check 3: Code Coverage
- Lab: Performing Code Coverage
- Questa: Saving Coverage Data (UCDB)
- Questa: Managing Coverage Data
- Knowledge Check 4: Code Coverage
- Lab: Analyzing Code Coverage Results
- Assessment: Code Coverage
4 Functional Coverage 9 Topics
- Questa: What is Functional Coverage?
- Questa: How to Implement Functional Coverage?
- Knowledge Check 1: Functional Coverage
- Questa: Functional Coverage Plan
- Questa: Filtering and Sampling Coverage
- Questa: Functional Coverage in the GUI
- Knowledge Check 2: Functional Verification
- Lab: Functional Coverage
- Assessment: Functional Coverage
5 Test Tracking 11 Topics
- Questa: Creating a Test Environment
- Questa: Storing Attributes in the UCDB
- Questa: Coverage View Mode
- Knowledge Check 1: Test Tracking
- Questa: Post-Simulation Analysis
- Questa: Optimizing Regression Runs
- Questa: Verification Analysis
- Questa: Generating HTML Coverage Reports
- Knowledge Check 2: Test Tracking
- Lab: Test Tracking
- Assessment: Test Tracking
6 SV Class Debugging 23 Topics
- Questa: Enabling Debugging for SV Classes
- Questa: Questa Class Nomenclature
- Questa: describe and examine Commands
- Questa: Class Tree, Graph and Instances Windows
- Knowledge Check 1: SV Class Debugging
- Questa: Watch, Locals and Call Stack Windows
- Questa: Viewing Class instances in the Wave Window
- Questa: Finding Information about Your Classes
- Knowledge Check 2: SV Class Debugging
- Questa: User-Defined Radices
- Questa: Memory Windows
- Questa: Processes and Locals Windows
- Knowledge Check 3: SV Class Debugging
- Questa: Waveform Expanded Time
- Questa: Tracing Readers and Drivers
- Questa: Message Viewer window
- Questa: Debugging Macros and the Call Command
- Knowledge Check 4: SV Class Debugging
- Questa: UVM-Aware Debug
- Questa: Transaction Streams
- Knowledge Check 5: SV Class Debugging
- Lab: SystemVerilog Debugging
- Assessment: SV Class Debugging
7 Performance 12 Topics
- Questa: What is vopt?
- Questa: Optimization Flows
- Questa: Preserving Visibility
- Questa: Optimization of Parameters and Generics
- Questa: Preserving VPI/PLI Visibility
- Knowledge Check 1: Performance
- Questa: Gate Level Optimization
- Questa: vopt with Compiled SDF
- Questa: The PDU Flow
- Knowledge Check 2: Performance
- Lab: Performance
- Assessment: Performance
8 Debugging SystemVerilog Assertions 11 Topics
- Questa: Assertion-Based Verification
- Questa: Assertions Window
- Questa: Configure Assertions
- Knowledge Check 1: Debugging SystemVerilog Assertions
- Lab: Assertions Window
- Questa: Assertions in the Wave Window
- Questa: Assertion Thread Viewer Window
- Questa: Usage of SV Bind Construct with Assertions
- Knowledge Check 2: Debugging SystemVerilog Assertions
- Lab: Debugging SystemVerilog Assertions
- Assessment: Debugging SystemVerilog Assertions
9 Constrained Random Verification 7 Topics
- Questa: Randomization
- Questa: Constraint Random Coding Guidelines
- Questa: Constraint Solvers
- Questa: Debugging Randomization Failures
- Knowledge Check 1: Constrained Random Verification
- Lab: Debugging a Failure in the Constraint Solver
- Assessment: Constrained Random Verification
10 Performance Profiling 7 Topics
- Questa: Performance Profiling
- Questa: Viewing Profiler Results
- Knowledge Check 1: Performance Profiling
- Questa: Memory Allocation Profiler
- Questa: Capacity Analysis
- Knowledge Check 2: Performance Profiling
- Assessment: Performance Profiling
11 Transactions 6 Topics
- Questa: What is a Transaction?
- Questa: Transaction Recording Flow
- Questa: Viewing Related Transactions in the Wave Window
- Knowledge Check 1: Transactions
- Lab: Transaction Recording and Viewing
- Assessment: Transactions
12 Using DPI 9 Topics
- Direct Programming Interface Introduction
- Direct Programming Interface Importing C Routines
- Direct Programming Interface Debugging with Questa
- Lab: Introduction to DPI-C
- Direct Programming Interface Models With Storage
- Direct Programming Interface C Calling SystemVerilog
- Knowledge Check: Using DPI
- Lab: C Testbench
- Assessment: Using DPI
HDS: Design Checker 4 Chapters
This learning path supports users writing rtl code. It helps them implement their company design guidelines as a rule set that can be tested by Design Checker.
1 HDS: Introduction to DesignChecker 8 Topics
- HDS: Introducing Static Design Checking
- HDS: Overview of DesignCheck Process
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS - Introduction to DesignChecker
- HDS: Overview of Running DesignChecker
- HDS: DesignChecker Windows
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS - Introduction to DesignChecker
- Lab: HDS - Introduction to DesignChecker
- Assessment: HDS - Introduction to DesignChecker
2 HDS: Understanding Rulesets and Policies 13 Topics
- HDS: Base Rules
- HDS: Base Rule Parameters and Reference Guide
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS - Understanding Rulesets and Policies
- HDS: Building a Ruleset
- HDS: Built-in Rulesets
- HDS: Design Quality Metric
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS - Understanding Rulesets and Policies
- Lab: HDS - DC Ruleset Creation
- HDS: Creating a Policy
- HDS: Using Policies
- Knowledge Check 3: HDS - Understanding Rulesets and Policies
- Lab: HDS - DC Policy Creation
- Assessment: HDS - Understanding Rulesets and Policies
3 HDS: Invoking and using DesignChecker in HDS 6 Topics
- HDS: How to See DesignChecker in HDS
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS - Invoking and using DesignChecker in HDS
- HDS: Invoking DesignChecker from HDS
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS - Invoking and using DesignChecker in HDS
- Lab: HDS - Invoking and using DesignChecker in HDS
- Assessment: HDS - Invoking and using DesignChecker in HDS
4 HDS: Analyzing DesignChecker Results 12 Topics
- HDS: The Results Tab
- HDS: Results Summary Pane
- HDS: Tracing Errors to Design Source Views
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS - Analyzing DesignChecker Results
- Lab: HDS - Analyzing Results
- HDS: How to Sort and Filter Results
- HDS: Exporting of Results
- HDS: Using DC to Analyze Quality of a Design
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS - Analyzing DesignChecker Results
- Lab: HDS - Exporting and Organizing Results
- Lab: HDS - Working with Results
- Assessment: HDS - Analyzing DesignChecker Results
UVM Framework 7 Chapters
Learn how to quickly build sophisticated UVM testbenches with UVM Framework, a class library and code generator, part of the Questa? Verification Solution.
1 UVM Framework Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- Learning Path Overview
2 UVM Framework: Introduction 4 Topics
- UVM Framework: Introduction
- UVM Framework: Design Under Test
- UVM Framework: Plan Stimulus and Checks
- Assessment: UVM Framework Introduction
3 UVM Framework: Create Interface 5 Topics
- UVM Framework: Describe the Input Protocol Interface
- UVM Framework: Generate the Input Protocol Interface
- UVM Framework: Create the Output Protocol Interface
- Lab: UVM Framework: Create Interface
- Assessment: UVM Framework: Create Interface
4 UVM Framework: Create Environment 3 Topics
- UVM Framework: Describe the Environment
- UVM Framework: Generate the Environment
- Assessment: UVM Framework: Create Environment
5 UVM Framework: Create Bench 4 Topics
- UVM Framework: Bench Description
- UVM Framework: Bench Generation
- Lab: UVM Framework: Create Bench
- Assessment: UVM Framework: Create Bench
6 UVM Framework: Complete the Bench 10 Topics
- UVM Framework: Simulate the Out of the Box Bench
- Lab: Out of the Box Simulation
- UVM Framework: Connect the DUT and Bench
- Lab: Connect the DUT and Bench
- UVM Framework: Drive and Monitor Input Transactions
- UVM Framework: Drive and Monitor Output Transactions
- Lab: Drive and Monitor Transactions
- UVM Framework: Predict the Results
- Lab: Predict the Results
- Assessment: UVM Framework: Complete the Bench
7 UVM Framework: Start Verification 4 Topics
- UVM Framework: Create a New Test and Transaction
- UVM Framework: Configuration and Sequences
- Lab: Start Verification of DUT
- Assessment: Start Verification
Visualizer 5 Chapters
In this learning path you will learn how to use the Visualizer Debug Environment to verify your design.
1 Visualizer Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- Learning Path Overview
2 Chapter 1 - Introduction to Visualizer 5 Topics
- Visualizer: What Is the Visualizer and Why Use It?
- Visualizer: Typical Usage Flows
- Visualizer: Getting Help
- Lab 1: Introduction to Visualizer
- Assessment Introduction to Visualizer
3 Chapter 2 - Visualizer GUI 18 Topics
- Visualizer: Overview of GUI Operation
- Visualizer: Design Window
- Visualizer: Design Exploration with the Advanced Search
- Knowledge Check 1: Visualizer GUI
- Visualizer: Source Code Debug
- Visualizer: Variables Window
- Visualizer: Adding Signals to the Wave Window
- Knowledge Check 2: Visualizer GUI
- Visualizer: Wave Window - Part 1
- Visualizer: Wave Window - Part 2
- Visualizer: Tracing Drivers and Recievers
- Visualizer: X Tracing
- Knowledge Check 3: Visualizer GUI
- Visualizer: Memory Window and Its Breakpoints
- Visualizer: FSM Window
- Knowledge Check 4: Visualizer GUI
- Lab 2: Visualizer GUI
- Assessment: Visualizer GUI
4 Chapter 3 - Visualizer Commands 4 Topics
- Visualizer: visualizer command
- Visualizer: qwave2vcd and vcd2qwave Commands
- Visualizer: viswave command
- Assessment: Visualizer Commands
5 Chapter 4 - Debugging UVM Testbench 12 Topics
- Visualizer: UVM Testbench Window
- Visualizer: UVM Testbench in Schematic and Watch Windows
- Visualizer: Class Debug
- Knowledge Check 1: UVM Testbench
- Lab 3: UVM Testbench Exploration
- Visualizer: UVM Transactions Streams
- Lab 4: UVM Transaction Streams
- Visualizer: Assertions Window
- Visualizer: Assertion Thread Viewer Window
- Knowledge Check 2: UVM Testbench
- Lab 5: Assertions
- Assessment: Debugging UVM Testbench
Questa Clock Domain Crossing (CDC) 2 Chapters
Learn about clock domain crossing (CDC) design and verification and how to use Questa CDC to verify paths between asynchronous clock domains.
1 Basic CDC Verification 25 Topics
- Questa CDC Introduction: CDC Challenges
- Questa CDC Introduction: CDC Verification
- Questa CDC: CDC Methodology - Part 1
- Questa CDC: CDC Methodology - Part 2
- Questa CDC: CDC Methodology - Part 3
- Knowledge Check 1: CDC Overview
- Questa CDC Setup: Understanding CDC Process and Design Compilation
- Questa CDC Setup: Tcl Commands
- Knowledge Check 2: CDC Overview
- Questa CDC Setup: Clock Report
- Questa CDC Setup: Clock Signals and Clock Grouping
- Knowledge Check 3: CDC Overview
- Questa CDC Setup: Resets and Port Domains
- Knowledge Check 4: CDC Overview
- Questa CDC Debug
- Questa CDC: Synchronizer Flows for DFF, DMUX and Handshake Schemes
- Questa CDC: Synchronizer Flow for FIFO Schemes
- Knowledge Check 5: CDC Overview
- Questa CDC: Reconvergence Schemes and Synchronizer Reporting
- Knowledge Check 6: CDC Overview
- Questa CDC: Status Method - Part 1
- Questa CDC: Status Method - Part 2
- Questa CDC: Status Method - Part 3
- Knowledge Check 7: CDC Overview
- Assessment: CDC Overview
UVM Intermediate 5 Chapters
Create a UVM Register Layer description of hardware registers and memories, integrate into a UVM testbench, and verify your design with methods and sequences.
1 UVM Intermediate Learning Path Overview 1 Topic
- Learning Path Overview
2 Register Layer Overview 4 Topics
- UVM Intermediate: Register Layer Introduction
- UVM Intermediate: Register Block Concepts
- UVM Intermediate: Register Layer Flow
- Assessment: Register Layer Overview
3 Register Description 5 Topics
- UVM Intermediate: Questa Register Assistant Flow
- UVM Intermediate: Questa Register Assistant Inputs
- UVM Intermediate: Questa Register Assistant Results
- Lab: Register Description
- Assessment: Register Description
4 Register Model Integration 6 Topics
- UVM Intermediate: Integration Overview
- UVM Intermediate: Register Model Adapter
- UVM Intermediate: Register Model Prediction
- UVM Intermediate: Register Integration Example
- Lab: Integrating Register Model
- Assessment: Register Description
5 Applying the Register Model Layer 14 Topics
- UVM Intermediate: Apply Register Model Introduction
- UVM Intermediate: Register Methods 1
- UVM Intermediate: Register Methods 2
- UVM Intermediate: Checking Registers
- UVM Intermediate: Memories
- UVM Intermediate: Introspection Methods
- Knowledge Check 1: Apply Register Model
- Lab: Apply the Register Model Layer
- UVM Intermediate: Quirky Registers
- UVM Intermediate: Functional Coverage
- UVM Intermediate: Predefined Sequences
- Knowledge Check 2: Apply Register Model
- Lab: Quirky Registers
- Assessment: Apply Register Model
UVM Framework QVIP Integration 7 Chapters
Learn how to build a UVM testbench for an IP core using UVM Framework and Questa Verification IP (QVIP).
1 Introduction to UVM Framework QVIP Integration 1 Topic
- Introduction to UVMF and QVIP
2 Creating the DUT 3 Topics
- Generating the DUT
- Lab: Creating the DUT
- Assessment: Creating the DUT
3 Creating the SVVA Testbench 3 Topics
- Creating the Testbench Project
- Lab: Creating SVVA Testbench
- Assessment: Creating SVVA Testbench
4 Generating the QVIP Interface 3 Topics
- Creating the QVIP Environment
- Lab: Creating the QVIP Environment
- Assessment: Generating the QVIP Interface
5 Generating the UVMF Testbench 3 Topics
- Generating the UVMF Testbench
- Lab: Generating the UVMF Testbench
- Assessment: Generating the UVMF Testbench
6 Importing the UVMF Testbench 3 Topics
- Importing the Generated UVMF Code Into a SVVA Project
- Lab: Importing the UVMF Testbench
- Assessment: Importing the UVMF Testbench
7 Completing the Testbench 3 Topics
- Completing & Simulating the UVMF Testbench
- Lab: Completing the Testbench
- Assessment: Completing the Testbench
Questa SIM SystemC 2 Chapters
In this learning path you will receive an overview of SystemC and learn how to simulate SystemC designs in Questa.
1 Introduction to SystemC 10 Topics
- Questa SIM SystemC: Introduction to C++
- Questa SIM SystemC: Introduction to SystemC
- Questa SIM SystemC: SystemC Basic Contructs
- Knowledge Check 1: Introduction to SystemC
- Questa SIM SystemC: SystemC Design Hierarchy
- Questa SIM SystemC: SystemC Data Types
- Questa SIM SystemC: SystemC Time
- Knowledge Check 2: Introduction to SystemC
- Lab 1: SystemC Hello World
- Assessment: Introduction to SystemC
2 SystemC in Questa SIM 6 Topics
- Questa SIM SystemC: Questa SIM SystemC General Flow
- Questa SIM SystemC: Mixed HDL Support
- Questa SIM SystemC: SystemC Different Flows
- Lab 2: SystemC Shared Library Flow
- Lab 3: SystemC Archived Models
- Assessment: SystemC in Questa SIM
Discover Edition Training Chapters
SystemVerilog Arrays, Structures, and Packages
Learn about various types of arrays in SystemVerilog. This includes fixed and dynamic arrays, queues and associative arrays.
SystemVerilog Arrays, Structures, and Packages 18 Topics
- SystemVerilog - Vectors and Arrays
- SystemVerilog Array - Assignment and Comparison
- SystemVerilog - Array Literals
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Arrays, Structures, and Packages
- SystemVerilog - Dynamic Arrays
- SystemVerilog - Strings
- SystemVerilog - Queues
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Arrays, Structures, and Packages
- SystemVerilog - Associative Arrays
- SystemVerilog - Array Methods
- SystemVerilog - Advanced Array Methods
- Knowledge Check 3: SystemVerilog Arrays, Structures, and Packages
- SystemVerilog - Structures
- SystemVerilog - Packages
- SystemVerilog - Package Import
- Knowledge Check 4: SystemVerilog Arrays, Structures, and Packages
- Lab: SystemVerilog Arrays, Structures, and Packages
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Arrays, Structures, and Packages
Stimulus Optimization with inFact
Learn about stimulus generation process and how to import existing UVM testbench into inFact-PSS environment.
Stimulus Optimization with inFact 2 Topics
- Reference: Stimulus Optimization with inFact
- Lab: Stimulus Optimization with inFact
Regression Optimization with inFact
Learn about how to run regressions with inFact-PSS.
Regression Optimization with inFact 2 Topics
- Reference: Regression Optimization with inFact
- Lab: Regression Optimization with inFact
Coverage Goal Optimization with inFact
Learn how to generate coverage goals using inFact PSS coverage generator.
Coverage Goal Optimization with inFact 2 Topics
- Reference: Coverage Goal Optimization with inFact
- Lab: Coverage Goal Optimization with inFact
Scenario Generation Optimization with inFact and PSS
Learn about how to create scenarions with portable stimulus with InFact-PSS.
Scenario Generation Optimization with inFact and PSS 2 Topics
- Reference: Scenario Generation Optimization with inFact and PSS
- Lab: Scenario Generation Optimization with inFact and PSS
SystemVerilog Basic OOP
This chapter introduces the basic concepts and operations in SystemVerilog OOP
SystemVerilog Basic OOP 17 Topics
- SystemVerilog Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
- SystemVerilog Introduction to Classes
- SystemVerilog Questa Sim OOP Debug
- SystemVerilog Constructors
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Basic OOP
- SystemVerilog Handles and Objects 1
- SystemVerilog Handles and Objects 2
- SystemVerilog Shallow Object Copy
- SystemVerilog Deep Object Copy
- SystemVerilog Cloning Objects
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Basic OOP
- SystemVerilog Class Declaration Details
- SystemVerilog Static Properties and Methods
- SystemVerilog Virtual Interfaces
- Knowledge Check 3: SystemVerilog Basic OOP
- Lab: SystemVerilog Basic OOP
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Basic OOP
ModelSim/Questa HDL Simulation Learning Path Overview
The storyboard document in this chapter provides an overview of the entire learning path.
ModelSim/Questa HDL Simulation Learning Path Overview 1 Topics
- Learning Path Overview
ModelSim/Questa Introduction to Simulation
This chapter provides an overview of simulation process. You will learn about the features of QuestaSim and ModelSim and how to use Help and Documentation.
ModelSim/Questa Introduction to Simulation 11 Topics
- ModelSim/Questa: Simulation in the Digital Design Flow
- ModelSim/Questa: Simulation Process
- Knowledge Check 1: ModelSim/Questa Introduction to Simulation
- ModelSim/Questa: Overview of Features and Supported Industry Standards
- ModelSim/Questa: Modes of Operation
- ModelSim/Questa: Overview of Debugging Capabilities
- Knowledge Check 2: ModelSim/Questa Introduction to Simulation
- ModelSim/Questa: Getting Help
- Knowledge Check 3: ModelSim/Questa Introduction to Simulation
- Lab: ModelSim/Questa Documentation and Help
- Assessment: ModelSim/Questa Introduction to Simulation
HDS: Design Entry Common Features
You will learn about the features that are common to all, or the majority, of design entry tools within HDL Designer
HDS: Design Entry Common Features 15 Topics
- HDS: Opening New or Existing Design Units
- HDS: Bottom Up Design Flow
- HDS: Top Down Design Flow
- HDS: How to Save the Design
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS Common Features
- Lab: HDS Opening and Closing Designs
- HDS: Adding Comments to Design Entry Tools
- HDS: Defining the Page Setup for Viewing and Printing
- HDS: Setting Package Preferences
- HDS: Setting Preferences for the Design Tools
- HDS: Using the Diagram Browser
- HDS: How to Generate HDL Code from Graphics
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS Common Features
- Lab: HDS Preferences
- Assessment: HDS Common Features
SystemVerilog Randomization
Learn about random testing methodology and SystemVerilog constrained random testing
SystemVerilog Randomization 19 Topics
- SystemVerilog Class-Based Randomization
- SystemVerilog Randomization Example
- SystemVerilog Constraint Solver
- SystemVerilog Membership, Distribution, and Unique Constraints
- SystemVerilog Implication Constraint
- Knowledge Check 1: SystemVerilog Randomization
- SystemVerilog Randomizing Arrays
- SystemVerilog Randomizing Aggregate Types
- SystemVerilog Random Distribution and Probability
- SystemVerilog Constraint Inheritance and In-Line Constraints
- SystemVerilog Soft Constraints
- Knowledge Check 2: SystemVerilog Randomization
- SystemVerilog Randomization Setup and Cleanup
- SystemVerilog Random Cyclic Variables
- SystemVerilog Disabling Randomization
- SystemVerilog Randomization Issues and Alternatives
- Knowledge Check 3: SystemVerilog Randomization
- Lab: SystemVerilog Randomization
- Assessment: SystemVerilog Randomization
ModelSim/Questa Tcl/TK Overview
This chapter provides a brief overview to the TCL/Tk language, and shows how it can be used within ModeSim or QuestaSim.
ModelSim/Questa Tcl/TK Overview 10 Topics
- ModelSim / Questa: Why Use Tcl/Tk?
- ModelSim / Questa: Tcl Overview
- ModelSim / Questa: Tcl Syntax
- ModelSim / Questa: Using vsim Commands in Tcl Scripts
- ModelSim / Questa: Simple Simulation Scripts
- Knowledge Check 1: ModelSim/Questa - Tcl/Tk Overview
- ModelSim / Questa: Tk Widgets and Custom GUI Buttons
- Knowledge Check 2: ModelSim/Questa - Tcl/Tk Overview
- Lab: ModelSim/Questa - Using Scripts and Tk Widgets in Simulation
- Assessment: ModelSim/Questa - TCL/TK Overview
HDS: Adding and Visualizing Existing Designs
Learn how to import existing HDL text designs into an HDL Project. Graphical analysis of the text file, and conversion into a Graphical source are supported.
HDS: Adding and Visualizing Existing Designs 9 Topics
- HDS: Design Reuse Part 1
- HDS: Design Reuse Part 2
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS - Adding and Visualizing Existing Designs
- HDS: Visualization Versus Entry
- HDS: Visualizing a Text File
- HDS: Converting a Visualized File to a Graphics File
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS - Adding and Visualizing Existing Designs
- Lab: HDS - Adding and Visualizing Existing Designs
- Assessment: HDS - Adding and Visualizing Existing Designs
UVM Transactions and Sequences
Learn how to create stimulus using UVM transactions and sequences.
UVM Transactions and Sequences 14 Topics
- UVM Stimulus Introduction
- UVM Transaction Coding Style
- UVM Transaction Methods
- Knowledge Check 1: UVM Transactions and Sequences
- UVM do_copy and do_compare Methods
- UVM convert2string and Other Do Methods
- UVM Extended Transaction Classes and Guidelines
- Knowledge Check 2: UVM Transactions and Sequences
- UVM Sequences Introduction
- UVM Test, Sequence, and Driver Handshake
- UVM Sequences Summary
- Knowledge Check 3: UVM Transactions and Sequences
- Lab: UVM Transactions and Sequences
- Assessment: UVM Transactions and Sequences
Mastering Questa Learning Path Overview
The storyboard document in this chapter provides an overview of the entire Learning Path.
Mastering Questa Learning Path Overview 1 Topics
- Learning Path Overview
Test Tracking
This chaper explains how to create a test environment, analyze post-simulation run, merge a test plan with test runs and how to generate HTML coverage reports.
Test Tracking 11 Topics
- Questa: Creating a Test Environment
- Questa: Storing Attributes in the UCDB
- Questa: Coverage View Mode
- Knowledge Check 1: Test Tracking
- Questa: Post-Simulation Analysis
- Questa: Optimizing Regression Runs
- Questa: Verification Analysis
- Questa: Generating HTML Coverage Reports
- Knowledge Check 2: Test Tracking
- Lab: Test Tracking
- Assessment: Test Tracking
HDS: Analyzing DesignChecker Results
This chapter explains how to manipulate and export DesignChecker results, how to analyze Design Quality and how to make use of Exclusions.
HDS: Analyzing DesignChecker Results 12 Topics
- HDS: The Results Tab
- HDS: Results Summary Pane
- HDS: Tracing Errors to Design Source Views
- Knowledge Check 1: HDS - Analyzing DesignChecker Results
- Lab: HDS - Analyzing Results
- HDS: How to Sort and Filter Results
- HDS: Exporting of Results
- HDS: Using DC to Analyze Quality of a Design
- Knowledge Check 2: HDS - Analyzing DesignChecker Results
- Lab: HDS - Exporting and Organizing Results
- Lab: HDS - Working with Results
- Assessment: HDS - Analyzing DesignChecker Results
UVM Framework: Introduction
This chapter explains the benefits of UVM Framework, describes the Design Under Test, and introduces the UVM Framework flow.
UVM Framework: Introduction 4 Topics
- UVM Framework: Introduction
- UVM Framework: Design Under Test
- UVM Framework: Plan Stimulus and Checks
- Assessment: UVM Framework Introduction
Visualizer Learning Path Overview
The storyboard document in this chapter provides an overview of the entire learning path.
Visualizer Learning Path Overview 1 Topics
- Learning Path Overview
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Visualizer
This chapter provides an overview of the Visualizer. You will learn about the Visualizer typical usage flows and how to use help and documentation.
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Visualizer 5 Topics
- Visualizer: What Is the Visualizer and Why Use It?
- Visualizer: Typical Usage Flows
- Visualizer: Getting Help
- Lab 1: Introduction to Visualizer
- Assessment Introduction to Visualizer
Basic CDC Verification
This chapter provides an understanding of the basic CDC verification process. You will learn how to setup and run Questa CDC and how to analyze CDC results.
Basic CDC Verification 25 Topics
- Questa CDC Introduction: CDC Challenges
- Questa CDC Introduction: CDC Verification
- Questa CDC: CDC Methodology - Part 1
- Questa CDC: CDC Methodology - Part 2
- Questa CDC: CDC Methodology - Part 3
- Knowledge Check 1: CDC Overview
- Questa CDC Setup: Understanding CDC Process and Design Compilation
- Questa CDC Setup: Tcl Commands
- Knowledge Check 2: CDC Overview
- Questa CDC Setup: Clock Report
- Questa CDC Setup: Clock Signals and Clock Grouping
- Knowledge Check 3: CDC Overview
- Questa CDC Setup: Resets and Port Domains
- Knowledge Check 4: CDC Overview
- Questa CDC Debug
- Questa CDC: Synchronizer Flows for DFF, DMUX and Handshake Schemes
- Questa CDC: Synchronizer Flow for FIFO Schemes
- Knowledge Check 5: CDC Overview
- Questa CDC: Reconvergence Schemes and Synchronizer Reporting
- Knowledge Check 6: CDC Overview
- Questa CDC: Status Method - Part 1
- Questa CDC: Status Method - Part 2
- Questa CDC: Status Method - Part 3
- Knowledge Check 7: CDC Overview
- Assessment: CDC Overview
Introduction to UVM Framework QVIP Integration
UVM Framework QVIP Integration
Introduction to UVM Framework QVIP Integration 1 Topics
- Introduction to UVMF and QVIP
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