Imperas at virtual DVCon, March 1-4 2021

Imperas participating at the online virtual event highlighting the latest advances for RISC-V Verification with RISC-V Processor Reference Models and Verification IP.

Imperas Software Ltd., the leader in RISC-V verification technology, today announced their participation at DVCon 2021, including technical papers, presentations and a panel discussion, plus a virtual booth with live demonstrations and the opportunity to chat 1-1 with the Imperas team. 

Imperas participation at the DVCon 2021 Conference includes: 

Presentation: ‘Jump start your RISC-V project with OpenHW’
•    Co-author:    Mike Thompson – OpenHW Group
•    Co-author:    Jingliang (Leo) Wang – Futurewei Technologies, Inc.
•    Co-author:    Steve Richmond – Silicon Labs 
•    Co-author:    Lee Moore – Imperas Software
•    Co-author:    David McConnell – EM Microelectronic-US
•    Co-author:    Greg Tumbush – EM Microelectronic-US
•    When:           Tuesday March 2nd 3:30pm PST
Abstract: 
The OpenHW group is a member driven global organization with the shared goal of developing RISC-V compliant open source IP which meet commercial standards for delivery and quality. This paper will address the verification methodology adopted by the OpenHW Verification Task Group to assure commercial standards for quality.
 

Presentation: ‘RISC-V Processor Verification: Case Study’
•    Co-author:    Adi Maymon – NVIDIA Networking
•    Co-author:    Shay Harari – NVIDIA Networking
•    Co-author:    Lee Moore – Imperas Software
•    Co-author:    Larry Lapides – Imperas Software
•    When:           Tuesday March 2nd 3pm PST
Abstract: 
The open RISC-V instruction set architecture is gaining traction with both semiconductor vendors and systems companies. A key question is how to verify the RISC-V processor implementation, especially when developing the RTL and/or adding custom instructions? This paper reports on the techniques used and lessons learned for the verification of a RV64IMACBNSU RISC-V processor by an experienced SoC design team, including the development of the reference model and the SystemVerilog and C encapsulation of the reference model, the step-and-compare flow used included co-debug, and the Specman-based verification environment.

Panel: 'Verification In The Open-Source Era'
Abstract: 
The idea of open source hardware, such as RISC-V that anyone can leverage to create their own CPU or custom accelerator, is tantalizing. Supporters believe freely available solutions will break open processor innovation and enable entry into new market segments. Blocks of open source IP already are implemented or in the process of being implemented in many of today’s chip designs. Success seems assured. Verification groups are hopeful but leery knowing verification is a much more complex problem than design. Most open source hardware is new and does not have the benefit of field-proven experience, which means verification groups are on the line to devise an untried verification flow, making a well-considered CPU verification strategy fundamental. Without those ingredients, it is impossible to have confidence in verification results.
•    Moderator:    Brian Bailey – Semiconductor Engineering
•    Organizer:     Nanette Collins – Nanette V. Collins Marketing & PR
•    Panelists:       Bipul Talukdar – SmartDV
•    Panelists:       Simon Davidmann – Imperas Software
•    Panelists:       Serge Leef – DARPA
•    Panelists:       Jean-Marie Brunet – Mentor
•    Panelists:       Ashish Darbari – Axiomise
•    Panelists:       Tao Liu – Google
•    When:             Wednesday March 3rd 8:30am - 9:30am PST

Virtual Exhibit: Visit the Imperas virtual booth and see all the latest demonstrations and virtual platform technology for RISC-V Verification including custom instructions and support for the latest RISC-V specifications for Vectors and Bit Manipulation. For more information, or to set up a live 1-1 demo with the Imperas team during the virtual conference, please contact info@imperas.com.

About DVCon 2021
For more information see https://2021.dvcon.org

About Imperas

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