Title :
A structured verification approach for MIPS microprocessors: a case study of the R4200
Author :
Gupta, M. ; Zivkov, B.
Author_Institution :
MIPS Technol. Inc., Mountain View, CA, USA
Abstract :
With today´s pace of microprocessor development, it is very important to make trade-offs that result in fast time to market. As microprocessors get more complex, the verification effort grows exponentially. A structured approach to verification that is comprehensive and portable to various implementations is the key element to provide bug-free designs while maintaining a fast time to market. Also, finding the right balance between directed and non-directed testing as well as balancing various resources (engineers, computers, finances) is extremely important. This paper addresses the methodology that was defined and followed during the R4200 verification and various follow-on projects at MTI.<>
Keywords :
computer testing; integrated circuit testing; microprocessor chips; reduced instruction set computing; MIPS microprocessors; R4200; bug-free designs; case study; directed testing; nondirected testing; resource balancing; structured verification approach; time to market; Computer aided software engineering; Costs; Graphics; Maintenance engineering; Microprocessors; Reduced instruction set computing; Silicon; Testing; Time to market; Workstations;
Conference_Titel :
Compcon Spring '94, Digest of Papers.
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-5380-9
DOI :
10.1109/CMPCON.1994.282949
