Justin Refice, NVIDIA
As the IEEE 1800.2 UVM standard continues to evolve, Accellera's release of the latest reference implementation (2020.3.1) introduces significant enhancements for verification engineers. This workshop focuses on the practical aspects of adopting the new version, providing an overview of its performance and functional improvements, as well as guidance for a smooth transition.
We will examine the migration process from UVM 1.2, emphasizing how the challenges faced in earlier transitions have been addressed. Particular attention will be given to backward compatibility and resources now available, such as the public GitHub repository, which supports faster delivery of bug fixes and migration aids.
Participants will also gain an understanding of the performance benefits introduced and how these enhancements can accelerate verification workflows compared to legacy versions. The workshop will also provide an overview of functional improvements, including enhancements that reduce the need to maintain modified versions of the UVM library. Finally, we’ll open the floor for discussion on potential future enhancements, including plans for reworking the Register Abstraction Layer (RAL).
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