Month: November 2015

Introduction to SVUnit

Posted on by nosnhojn

svunit-tagOur SVUnit user base is growing… and I’d like to do what I can to help things along further. If you’re on a team that is:

  • interested in SVUnit but need a nudge to get going;
  • evaluating SVUnit and want to be sure it fits your need; or
  • using SVUnit and want to know you’re getting the most out of it

…I’m here to help. For teams looking to take the next steps with SVUnit, regardless of where you are now, I’d like to offer an hour of my time for an informal Q&A to address any questions or concerns. Contact me at neil.johnson@agilesoc.com to book a time.

-neil

Agile Hardware is More Than Verification

Posted on by nosnhojn

Choosing a domain name for a blog can be tricky, no? You want to pick something that describes what you’re doing, but also something catchy that people will relate to and remember. In the days before AgileSoC.com, I remember choosing between 2 domain names. It was a short discussion via email between Bryan and I and the decision came down to agileverification.com or something more inclusive… Continue reading →

Whatever Happened to UVM Express?

Posted on by nosnhojn

Back in February, 2012, Mentor started promoting a new method for building UVM testbenches. It was a 3 step method called UVM Express and it suggested a methodical way of adopting UVM by separately focusing on BFM development, coverage and stimulus. Mentor still has material on their website, but having heard very little of it since, I get the idea it fizzled out.

When it was first announced, I thought UVM Express was a great idea. Now I think it’s a shame that its disappeared. I know it’s almost 4 years later, but considering UVM seems here to stay for the foreseeable future, I’d like to see Mentor give UVM Express another shot. I’d like to see a UVM Express 2015. So much so that I’ve given Mentor a head start. Continue reading →