Even in the most sophisticated verification environment, the question is, how much verification is enough? The answer to this question can only be provided by coverage. Coverage also provides answers about where most energies of the verification engineer should be focused. Coverage constructs in e provide a means of integrating coverage as a part of basic verification methodology. This approach maximizes stimulus generation efficiency, maximizes the design coverage, and minimizes the number of repetitive tests. This chapter discusses the coverage constructs provided by e.
Chapter Objectives
Describe functional coverage.
Define coverage groups and coverage group options.
Describe coverage items and coverage item options.
Explain transition coverage items.
Describe cross coverage items.
Understand latency coverage.
Explain how to set up coverage.