Practice Equivalence Checking (8.2.1) - Application of Formal Methods in RTL Verification

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Question 1.
What is equivalence checking?
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Think about the purpose of verifying different representations.
Question 2.
Name one tool used for equivalence checking.
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Consider common tools known in EDA.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of equivalence checking?
- To ensure design performance
- To verify functional equivalence
- To optimize design
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Think about the core focus of verification.
4Question 4.
True or False: Equivalence checking is done before synthesis.
- True
- False
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Consider the order of verification steps.
Question 5.
Consider a digital circuit with multiple states. Develop a strategy for verifying equivalence that addresses the state explosion issue.
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Think about reducing complexity while retaining key features.
Question 6.
Given an RTL design for a simple counter, describe the equivalence checking procedure you would use after synthesis.
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Focus on checking the outputs and states after synthesis.

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