Model Checking
ConceptModel checking is presented in the evidence as a formal hardware-verification method used in processor and RISC-V verification. The cited sources emphasize its mathematical basis for proving conformance to a specification, while noting scalability limitations such as state explosion for complex RTL processor designs.
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Overview
Model checking is discussed in the evidence as a formal verification method used in hardware verification. It is listed alongside symbolic execution as an example of formal verification methods that use mathematical reasoning to prove that a hardware design conforms to its specification.[C1]
Use in processor and RISC-V verification
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5 connectionsThe RISC-V Formal Verification Framework implements model checking-based formal verification.
OneSpin 360 DV implements model checking-based formal verification for RISC-V processors.
Cross-level processor verification via endless randomized instruction stream generation with coverage-guided aging compares with → 80% 3e
The paper mentions model checking approaches as related formal techniques.
The paper mentions model checking as a related formal verification approach for RISC-V.
Cross-level processor verification via endless randomized instruction stream generation with coverage-guided aging ← mentions 90% 1e
The paper mentions model checking as a formal approach for processor verification.
LINKED ENTITIES
2 linksHardware Verification used_in The evidence states that formal verification methods such as symbolic execution and model checking are widely used in hardware verification.
Symbolic Execution co_mentioned_formal_method The evidence lists symbolic execution and model checking together as examples of formal verification methods used in hardware verification.
CITATIONS
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[1] Model checking is listed as a formal verification method used in hardware verification, and such methods use mathematical reasoning to prove that a hardware design conforms to its specification. ProcessorFuzz: Processor Fuzzing with Control and Simulator
[2] In RISC-V processor verification, a few formal approaches based on model checking techniques have been proposed alongside directed test suites, simulation-based techniques, constraint-based specifications, and coverage-guided fuzzing. Cross-Level Processor Verification via
[3] Formal verification methods including model checking have a well-known state-explosion problem and do not scale well for complex RTL designs such as processors. ProcessorFuzz: Processor Fuzzing with Control and Simulator
[4] RISC-V formal techniques based on model checking may be susceptible to scalability issues. Cross-Level Processor Verification via