A Methodology for Validation of Microprocessors using Equivalence Checking
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29 connectionsThe paper generates a golden reference model from ADL specification for equivalence checking.
The paper uses the functional abstraction technique to generate synthesizable HDL from ADL.
The paper applies the methodology to the DLX architecture as a case study.
The paper presents a methodology that uses equivalence checking to validate microprocessors.
The paper addresses pipelined processor validation as its primary focus.
The paper uses synthesizable HDL generation from ADL specification as a key step.
The paper uses EXPRESSION ADL to capture processor structure and behavior.
The paper introduces an ADL-driven validation framework for microprocessors.
The paper mentions the unpipelining verification technique as related work.
The paper mentions compositional model checking as a related technique.
The paper mentions abstract state machine as used in related verification work.
The paper mentions ISDL as a related ADL tool.
The paper mentions MIMOLA as a related ADL tool.
The paper mentions LISA as a related ADL tool.
The paper mentions nML as a related ADL tool.
The paper mentions Cadence Affirma as a related equivalence checking tool.
The paper mentions Mentor FormalPro as a related equivalence checking tool.
The paper mentions Verplex Conformal as a related equivalence checking tool.
The paper mentions embedded systems as the target application domain.
The paper mentions Systems-on-Chip as the design context for processor validation.
Prabhat Mishra is listed as an author of the paper.
The paper describes pipeline structure specification as part of the EXPRESSION ADL framework.
Nikil Dutt is listed as an author of the paper.
The paper is affiliated with the University of California, Irvine.
The paper comes from the ACES Laboratory.
The paper uses Synopsys Formality as the equivalence checker in its case study.
The paper generates synthesizable RTL descriptions from ADL for use as reference models.
The paper mentions theorem proving as a related formal verification technique.
The paper mentions model checking as a related technique for processor verification.